KEY INFORMATION

Term Dates
To view our term dates please click on the buttons below.

School Uniform
Our school uniform service is provided online by Schoolblazer. Schoolblazer provide a secure online ordering service which allows you to shop for uniform and sportswear at your convenience.

The intelligent sizing software means that when a child/student’s measurements are entered the system will indicate the suggested size on the shopping pages.  However, this is a suggestion only, based on the sizes entered; if you require room for growth, or your child is not a standard size, you can use the drop down menu to select an alternative.

If you have any questions or require help please do not hesitate to contact their Helpline on 0333 7000 703 or email Schoolblazer at customerservices@schoolblazer.com

Benefits to You
  • 24 hour/365 days availability of all school uniform

  • Our system offers a step by step process to help you get the right size

  • Free, simple returns (prepaid returns service via Royal Mail)

  • Free nametag application using sewn on printed nametags (small charge for the tags)

  • Delivery to your home or place of work within 5 working days of order (maximum)

  • Secure credit card facilities

  • Simple, easy to navigate website

  • Telephone helpline available Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am – 5.30pm

To view our Infant Uniform list please look at the Primary Handbook, page 5. Please click here.

To view our Junior Uniform list please look at the Primary Handbook, page 6. Please click here. 

To view our Senior and Sixth Form Uniform and PE list, please look at the Senior Handbook, page 15 to 21. Please click here. 

Second Hand Uniform
Our second hand uniform shop, based in the Senior School, offers parents the opportunity to purchase good quality second hand uniform at very reasonable prices and at a fraction of the cost of new uniform.
The shop will open during half terms and summer holidays by appointment only. When visiting the Uniform Shop, please come to Main Reception and sign in.
 
We kindly ask that any uniform given to the shop for sale, should be sent into the school office with sale tickets attached. The school reserve the right to adjust the price suggested to bring it within a reasonable selling price.
If you wish items to be fully donated, please send in without any tickets attached and a note in the bag stating ‘All Items Donated’.
 
Please click here for suggested prices for second hand uniform.  
 
Please click here for Second Hand Uniform Labels which you can complete electronically before printing.
 
Terms and conditions of sale:
 
All items for sale are left at owner’s risk.
• Only good quality, clean, ironed, undamaged current uniform will be accepted into the sale.  (Refer to suggested price list below for list of accepted items).  The school’s say is final as to the merchantable quality of uniform entered in to the sale.  Any items not considered suitable for resale will be discarded or donate to charity (if suitable).
• Please label all items with a sales label and submit your printed sales list (the sales list and labels are available to download, auto complete and print from the Excel spreadsheet below) and attach the label with a safety pin only (adhesive tape may be used for tennis racquets and hockey sticks).  Please refer to the suggested price list when adding a price to each item.
• Any unlabelled items will be deemed to be donations, with profits from their sale given wholly to the school.
• Payment to sellers will be made either in the form of a credit to their school account for current DHS families, or as a direct payment to a family no longer with DHS.
• No uniform once entered into a sale will be returned to a seller.  If after a period of one year an item remains unsold, the price will be reduced if required at the annual stock check. Items that remain unsold for a significant period of time will be donated to charity, unless otherwise specified.  
• Please help us to help you. It does make economic sense to recycle items that are in good condition.
• By entering an item for sale, the seller agrees to these terms.

Bus Routes
Derby High School is pleased to partner with Vecture, a specialist school transport management company.

All bookings for the school bus routes are made via the online booking system, which can be viewed by clicking the link below. The website also incorporates an interactive journey planner which allows parents to enter their postcode and find the closest stop.

The downloadable guide below provides an overview of the school bus service network. It also contains further details including timetable information and terms and conditions.

All bookings for all routes can be made via the dedicated transport website. Click BOOK HERE below.

Thank you for taking the time to look at the Derby High Bus Services for the 2026-2027 academic year.

School Menu
Community is important to us at Derby High School. The Refectory, allows our whole school to dine together under one roof.

We’re proud to partner with Lodestone House to provide nourishing, fresh meals that support every child’s well-being and learning. With over 50 years of experience, Lodestone House brings a deep-rooted commitment to helping every child achieve their potential through nourishment.

Their ethos is simple: garden to kitchen to classroom. They source fresh, whole ingredients with integrity and prepare them with skill and attention to detail. Education is part of every plate, helping pupils understand where food comes from and why it matters, through engaging activities from the dining hall to the classroom.

Your child’s well-being is always at the heart of what they do. That means thoughtful menus, wholesome food, and a kind, dependable team every day.

For more information visit Lodestone House’s website –  www.lodestonehouse.co.uk

If your child has a medical diet requirement, please do contact us and their requirements can be discussed with our Catering Manager.

VACANCIES
We are proud to have a friendly and diverse body of staff at Derby High across the academic and support staff functions, and welcome applications for new people to join our teams. 

Derby High School prides itself on having committed, professional, passionate and well qualified teaching staff who are strongly focused upon excellence in the classroom and contributions to the wider life of the school. The rewards for such staff are outstanding resources and an attractive package (including membership of the TPS and ECT/QTS support).

Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo vetting checks appropriate to the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Positions at Derby High School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.

Derby High values inclusivity and diversity and the contributions staff and pupils make to our positive learning environment. We work hard to promote an inclusive culture and ensure equity in our recruitment processes. Applications are welcome from candidates with diverse ranges of talents, backgrounds and experiences.

For more information or any questions regarding job vacancies at Derby High School please email recruitment@derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk.

To view our live vacancies please click here  https://derbyhighschool.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Handbooks for parents
The Parents’ Handbooks 2026/27 academic year can be downloaded by clicking the buttons below.

Within the handbook there is a lot of useful information about life at Derby High School. 

The Primary Handbook includes essential information for parents with children in Pre-School, Reception, Year 1 to Year 6.  

The Senior Handbook includes information for parents and students.  our Senior School, Year 7 to Year 11, and our Sixth Form, Year 12 and Year 13.

Every Friday during term time, parents are emailed a copy of High Notes – a weekly update about school news and events, including a message from the Head, Mrs Amy Chapman. 

Derby High School Head of Learning Enhancement
Safeguarding at DHS
Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We practice a child-centered approach to safeguarding. All pupils, regardless of age, special needs or disability, racial or cultural heritage, religious belief or sexual orientation have the right to be protected from all types of harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy forms a fundamental part of our approach to providing excellent pastoral care to all pupils, including young people who may be over the age of 18 years. Mental and physical wellbeing are both of equal and utmost importance. 

To view our Safeguarding, Child Protection and CME Policy and Procedures please visit our school policies page by clicking here. 

If you are worried about a child please get in touch: 

  • If you are concerned about the welfare of a child please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately. 
  • If it is out side term time, or outside school hours and you need an immediate response because a child is at risk of significant harm, please contact Derby/Derbyshire Safeguarding Board directly by clicking here. 
  • If you are concerned about the actions of a member of staff, please contact the Head. 
  • If you are concerned about the actions of the Head, please contact the Chair of Governors. Contact details can be found in our Safeguarding policy. 

To report harmful content across social media platforms, please click here. 

Please click the links below to view our safeguarding teams: 

Operation Encompass

Derby High School is proud to work with Derbyshire Police as is part of an initiative called Operation Encompass.  

The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support young people who have been involved in, heard or witnessed a domestic abuse incident. Following such an incident, young people will often arrive at school distressed, upset, worried and unprepared. Operation Encompass aims to ensure that appropriate school staff (called key adults) are made aware early enough to support young people in a way that means they feel safe and included.  Our key adult is our DSL, Claire Bellman.  

You can find our more by visiting Operation Encompass 

Prevent

At Derby High School, all of our staff are trained in, and understand the Government’s PREVENT strategy.
 
Prevent is a part of the Government’s national counter-terrorism strategy, which aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, before they are drawn into criminality. It is designed to tackle all forms of terrorism regardless of ideology or cause: online extremism and radicalisation can impact all our neighbourhoods and communities. 
Please refer to the Home Office website for additional information on the Prevent Duty.
 
NOTICE, CHECK, SHARE   If you are worried that someone may be being radicalised, please contact our safeguarding team on 01332 514267.  If you wish to make a referral yourself please contact Derbyshire PoliceÂ