Welcome to Derby College
We are one of the most successful colleges in the UK and you are at the heart of everything we do: our emphasis is on you – your needs, goals and aspirations. As a student with us, you will have opportunities to develop your technical and educational competencies together with the broad range of capabilities and qualities you need to be successful in life and work.
We will ensure you receive a learning experience that is engaging, challenging and interactive. The focus will be on providing you with excellent teaching and ensuring that your learning journey helps you to realise your full potential. We also pay particular attention to providing a culture of inclusion and support.
You will have one of the best teams in the country supporting you. In return, we ask that you enjoy yourself, contribute positively and take full advantage of the opportunities we will provide for you.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Further education
Suitable Ages
16 to 99
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
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No. of Boys
0 (0%)
No. of Girls
0 (0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
N/A
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.6%
A*/A grades
11.23%
Leavers’ Destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
41%
School
70%
England
Higher Apprenticeships
7%
School
1%
England
Higher education or training
Top 3rd of higher education institutions
...of which Russell Group
...of which Oxford/Cambridge
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Joseph Wright Centre Open Evening
Oct 22
The Roundhouse Open Evening
Nov 6
Broomfield Hall Open Evening
Nov 12
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesAlice Lamb
September 2021
Apprenticeship
Taking Level 3 Professional Construction (Built Environment) has given former Derby College Group student Alice Lamb a head start in her higher apprenticeship with global business Arup. Alice was one of only two out of 300 applicants to be offered the apprentice role of assistant technician with Arup, the international advisory design, planning and engineering building group, at its Nottingham office. She is now studying part-time for a degree in Building Services at Coventry University as part of her higher apprenticeship.
Lauren Bamford
September 2021
Employed
Lauren discovered a passion for Psychology when she studied it as an A-level subject at Derby College. Now a Psychological Research Assistant for the Derbyshire NHS Foundation Trust at the Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention, Lauren spoke to our Alumni team about her experiences at college, getting into university and where her career journey took her next. “Prior to studying the subject at college, I had no background in Psychology apart from a personal interest in mental health.
Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesEvery DCG student, from Rolls-Royce plc to Broomfield, Ilkeston, Joseph Wright, and the Roundhouse can be a member of our Student Union.
DCSU also runs trips throughout the year, such as cinema trips, team building trips and our annual Alton Towers trip. External enrichment providers also visit to work with different groups of students across the College
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About School
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |