Eligible schools

The following schools are eligible to participate in Widening Participation events and activities.

  • Allestree Woodlands School
  • Alvaston Moor Academy
  • Chellaston Academy
  • City of Derby Academy
  • Da Vinci Academy
  • Derby Moor Spencer Academy
  • Derby Cathedral School
  • Landau Forte College Derby
  • Lees Brook Community School
  • Littleover Community School
  • Murray Park School
  • Noel-Baker Academy
  • Royal School for the Deaf Derby
  • Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • The Bemrose School
  • UTC Derby Pride Park
  • West Park School
  • Aldercar High School
  • Buxton Community School
  • David Nieper Academy
  • Frederick Gent School
  • Friesland School
  • Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
  • Highfields School
  • Heritage High School
  • Granville Academy
  • Kirk Hallam Community Academy
  • Mercia Academy
  • Netherthorpe School
  • Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
  • Outwood Academy Hasland Hall
  • Outwood Academy Newbold
  • Parkside Community School
  • Shirebrook Academy
  • Springwell Community College
  • Swanwick Hall School
  • Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • The Bolsover School
  • The Pingle Academy
  • The Ripley Academy
  • The Long Eaton School
  • Tupton Hall School
  • Tibshelf Community School
  • Wilsthorpe Community School
  • Whittington Green School

We also work closely with six primary schools in Derby city. However, any primary school can participate in our Primary Explorers Days.

Whilst your school may not be eligible to participate in Widening Participation events and activities, all schools can engage in activities delivered by the Schools and Colleges Liaison team.

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Digital resources

To help students make an informed decision about their future, we have created a range of digital resources for any school to access.

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