The school was founded in the 12th century around 1160 by a local magnate, Walkelin de Derby (also called Walkelin de Ferrieres, or de Ferrers) and his wife, Goda de Toeni, who gave their own house to an Augustinianpriory called Darley Abbey to be used for the school. Local legend has it that it was the second oldest school in England. However, there is no firm information as to the site of the original school. Recorded in a book entitled "Distinguished Alumni of Derby School" by J.M.J. Fletcher and published in 1872 there is a drawing of "St. Helen's House in Olden Times" on the inside front cover which it is believed was the original house given to the Augustinian Monks. Its site eventually became a marble workshop and factory, somewhere on the opposite side of King Street from the new St. Helen's House built in 1766 and 1767.
Derby (i/ˈdɑːrbi/DAR-bi, locally/ˈdɑːrbɛ/DAR-beh) is a city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands region of England. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent in the south of the county of Derbyshire, of which it is the county town. In the 2011 census, the city had a population of 248,700 and 1,543,000 in the wider metro area.
As home to Lombe's Mill, an early British factory, Derby is considered a birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. With the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, and because of its strategic central location, the city grew to become a centre of the British rail industry.
Today, Derby is an internationally renowned centre for advanced transport manufacturing, home to the world’s second largest aero-engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, and Derby Litchurch Lane Works—the UK's only remaining train manufacturer. The Toyota Manufacturing UK's automobile headquarters is south west of the city at Burnaston.
History
Origins
The Roman camp of 'Derventio' was probably at Little Chester/Chester Green (grid referenceSK353375), the site of the old Roman fort. Later the town was one of the 'Five Boroughs' (fortified towns) of the Danelaw, until it was captured by Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia in July 917, subsequent to which the town was annexed into the Kingdom of Mercia.
A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes. This pressure of competition is felt by players, coaches, and management, but is perhaps felt strongest by the fans. The intensity of the rivalry varies from a friendly competition on one end to serious violence on the other that, in one case (the Football War), was suggested to have led to military conflicts. Owners typically encourage rivalries as they tend to improve game attendance and television ratings for rivalry matches, but a rivalry that gets out of control can lead to fighting, hooliganism, rioting and some, with career-ending or even fatal consequences. Often the topic of sports rivalries is as heated and controversial as politics and religion.
Derby regularly sent two representatives to Parliament from Edward I’s reign.
In 1950 the constituency was abolished and replaced by the two single-member constituencies of Derby North and Derby South.
Members of Parliament
1294–1640
1640–1950
Election results
Elections in the 1900s
Elections in the 1910s
General Election 1914/15:
Another General Election was required to take place before the end of 1915. The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by the July 1914, the following candidates had been selected;
Wrap up from our trip up to Derby District High School.
Thank you to all the staff, students and locals for welcoming us into your community.
Special thanks to:
Blair Evans
Scott Griffiths
Gavin Bellinger
& Greg Hire.
published: 30 Sep 2022
Derby High School, Whole School Photo 12th Sept 2024
The school photo is a long-standing tradition at Derby High School. Last Thursday was a great opportunity for us all to come together and mark the beginning of the academic year.
A Highpost will be sent to parents once it is ready to order. In the meantime, here's a sneak preview!
published: 16 Sep 2024
Derby Grammar School community
See our Derby Grammar School community in action.
Visit our virtual open event: derbygrammar.org/visit/open-day/
published: 13 Nov 2020
Derby High School Presents: Family & Friends
We have the absolute honour and privilege of showcasing the incredible talents of the students at Derby District High School as well as students at the Baobab Street Facility. Written by the students and produced by Optamus (Scott Griffiths), we are extremely proud of the end product. Simply sensational. Thank you to all that contributed, Kaitlyn Tovey and the staff and students at Derby District High School, Trevor Menmuir & Trevor Menmuir Jnr. and Mundulla Rose and wonderfully captured by Gavin Bellinger from Empty Bottles Media. Its amazing what can be achieved. We are so proud of the finished product and so privileged to have been trusted with the process. A powerful message indeed.
•
Lastly thank you yet again to Conrad, Shane and the team at Inspired Money for their contribution and ...
published: 28 Aug 2023
Derby Grammar Primary School - About us
Find out about Derby Grammar School's vibrant friendly Primary School.
Visit our virtual open event: derbygrammar.org/visit/primary-school/
published: 11 Nov 2020
Rio Tinto | Partnering in the community with Derby District High School
In partnership with Derby District High School, we’re working to offer their students more career options with a program that sets graduates up for success in the field of drone aviation.
Find out more: https://www.riotinto.com/thriving-wa
More information can be found on our website: www.riotinto.com
For news, please head to: www.riotinto.com/news
For careers, please head to: www.riotinto.com/careers
#FindingBetterWays
published: 20 Mar 2023
Derby High School Around the World with DHS
Derby High School's performance at Celebration of Dance 2020 Friday afternoon session.
published: 11 Mar 2020
Derby High School reopened after bomb squad called in
Students at Derby High School were evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a report of a grenade found inside the school: https://trib.al/8AzsxH5
published: 26 Jan 2023
Derby school: government accused of free school failure
Tristram Hunt, shadow secretary of stat5e for education, accuses the government of an "ideological" free schools failure.
published: 17 Oct 2013
Real world learning at Derby Business School
Professor Kamil Omoteso discusses the real world learning opportunities at Derby Business School.
Find out more: derby.ac.uk/business
Wrap up from our trip up to Derby District High School.
Thank you to all the staff, students and locals for welcoming us into your community.
Special thanks ...
Wrap up from our trip up to Derby District High School.
Thank you to all the staff, students and locals for welcoming us into your community.
Special thanks to:
Blair Evans
Scott Griffiths
Gavin Bellinger
& Greg Hire.
Wrap up from our trip up to Derby District High School.
Thank you to all the staff, students and locals for welcoming us into your community.
Special thanks to:
Blair Evans
Scott Griffiths
Gavin Bellinger
& Greg Hire.
The school photo is a long-standing tradition at Derby High School. Last Thursday was a great opportunity for us all to come together and mark the beginning of ...
The school photo is a long-standing tradition at Derby High School. Last Thursday was a great opportunity for us all to come together and mark the beginning of the academic year.
A Highpost will be sent to parents once it is ready to order. In the meantime, here's a sneak preview!
The school photo is a long-standing tradition at Derby High School. Last Thursday was a great opportunity for us all to come together and mark the beginning of the academic year.
A Highpost will be sent to parents once it is ready to order. In the meantime, here's a sneak preview!
We have the absolute honour and privilege of showcasing the incredible talents of the students at Derby District High School as well as students at the Baobab S...
We have the absolute honour and privilege of showcasing the incredible talents of the students at Derby District High School as well as students at the Baobab Street Facility. Written by the students and produced by Optamus (Scott Griffiths), we are extremely proud of the end product. Simply sensational. Thank you to all that contributed, Kaitlyn Tovey and the staff and students at Derby District High School, Trevor Menmuir & Trevor Menmuir Jnr. and Mundulla Rose and wonderfully captured by Gavin Bellinger from Empty Bottles Media. Its amazing what can be achieved. We are so proud of the finished product and so privileged to have been trusted with the process. A powerful message indeed.
•
Lastly thank you yet again to Conrad, Shane and the team at Inspired Money for their contribution and support in our endeavours. This has allowed us to contribute over numerous communities and provide a huge impact.
•
Greg Hire
We have the absolute honour and privilege of showcasing the incredible talents of the students at Derby District High School as well as students at the Baobab Street Facility. Written by the students and produced by Optamus (Scott Griffiths), we are extremely proud of the end product. Simply sensational. Thank you to all that contributed, Kaitlyn Tovey and the staff and students at Derby District High School, Trevor Menmuir & Trevor Menmuir Jnr. and Mundulla Rose and wonderfully captured by Gavin Bellinger from Empty Bottles Media. Its amazing what can be achieved. We are so proud of the finished product and so privileged to have been trusted with the process. A powerful message indeed.
•
Lastly thank you yet again to Conrad, Shane and the team at Inspired Money for their contribution and support in our endeavours. This has allowed us to contribute over numerous communities and provide a huge impact.
•
Greg Hire
In partnership with Derby District High School, we’re working to offer their students more career options with a program that sets graduates up for success in t...
In partnership with Derby District High School, we’re working to offer their students more career options with a program that sets graduates up for success in the field of drone aviation.
Find out more: https://www.riotinto.com/thriving-wa
More information can be found on our website: www.riotinto.com
For news, please head to: www.riotinto.com/news
For careers, please head to: www.riotinto.com/careers
#FindingBetterWays
In partnership with Derby District High School, we’re working to offer their students more career options with a program that sets graduates up for success in the field of drone aviation.
Find out more: https://www.riotinto.com/thriving-wa
More information can be found on our website: www.riotinto.com
For news, please head to: www.riotinto.com/news
For careers, please head to: www.riotinto.com/careers
#FindingBetterWays
Wrap up from our trip up to Derby District High School.
Thank you to all the staff, students and locals for welcoming us into your community.
Special thanks to:
Blair Evans
Scott Griffiths
Gavin Bellinger
& Greg Hire.
The school photo is a long-standing tradition at Derby High School. Last Thursday was a great opportunity for us all to come together and mark the beginning of the academic year.
A Highpost will be sent to parents once it is ready to order. In the meantime, here's a sneak preview!
We have the absolute honour and privilege of showcasing the incredible talents of the students at Derby District High School as well as students at the Baobab Street Facility. Written by the students and produced by Optamus (Scott Griffiths), we are extremely proud of the end product. Simply sensational. Thank you to all that contributed, Kaitlyn Tovey and the staff and students at Derby District High School, Trevor Menmuir & Trevor Menmuir Jnr. and Mundulla Rose and wonderfully captured by Gavin Bellinger from Empty Bottles Media. Its amazing what can be achieved. We are so proud of the finished product and so privileged to have been trusted with the process. A powerful message indeed.
•
Lastly thank you yet again to Conrad, Shane and the team at Inspired Money for their contribution and support in our endeavours. This has allowed us to contribute over numerous communities and provide a huge impact.
•
Greg Hire
In partnership with Derby District High School, we’re working to offer their students more career options with a program that sets graduates up for success in the field of drone aviation.
Find out more: https://www.riotinto.com/thriving-wa
More information can be found on our website: www.riotinto.com
For news, please head to: www.riotinto.com/news
For careers, please head to: www.riotinto.com/careers
#FindingBetterWays
The school was founded in the 12th century around 1160 by a local magnate, Walkelin de Derby (also called Walkelin de Ferrieres, or de Ferrers) and his wife, Goda de Toeni, who gave their own house to an Augustinianpriory called Darley Abbey to be used for the school. Local legend has it that it was the second oldest school in England. However, there is no firm information as to the site of the original school. Recorded in a book entitled "Distinguished Alumni of Derby School" by J.M.J. Fletcher and published in 1872 there is a drawing of "St. Helen's House in Olden Times" on the inside front cover which it is believed was the original house given to the Augustinian Monks. Its site eventually became a marble workshop and factory, somewhere on the opposite side of King Street from the new St. Helen's House built in 1766 and 1767.