A Welcome from our Head
Welcome to Derby High School!
Here at DHS we currently educate over 520 students between the ages of 3 to 18, in our purpose-built buildings in the leafy suburb of Littleover in Derby. Our Primary School teaches both boys and girls, whilst our Se...
Our Mission
We aim to develop individual potential and self worth through stimulating and positive relationships and through an understanding of Christian values, so that our pupils are prepared for the changes they will face in their future lives.
Our Aims
What makes Derby Grammar School different?
Three principles lie at our core: excellent teaching, incredible opportunities, and a supportive, friendly atmosphere. These are the things that make us special. And they are the reasons our pupils come into school each day wit...
History
Michael House School was founded in 1934 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
The School owes its existence to the philanthropist and social worker Edith Lewis, daughter of the owner of the Meridian Hosiery Factory.
Miss Lewis was inspired by the ideas and impulses on educa...
1913
Hollygirt moved to Elm Avenue in 1913 and we have owned various buildings in the intervening years, adapting and developing in line with the changing needs of the school.
At several points in the twentieth century we had boarders and a small sixth form. Our stay on...