Inspired Learning Group acquires Derby Grammar School

Inspired Learning Group (ILG), has acquired Derby Grammar School, a selective independent school
originally founded as Derby School in 1160. It educates girls and boys between the ages of 4 and 18.
Through this partnership, Derby Grammar School will join the ILG family and will benefit from
significant investment in enhancing the school’s facilities and professional development
opportunities and build on its existing high standards of teaching and learning.
The governors decided to seek a long term, sustainable solution to enable Derby Grammar School to
continue with its development plans for the school. After careful consideration and a thorough
process, ILG was chosen as the ideal partner for the school, due to its shared vision, values and
strong track record in providing a world-class education.
Inspired Learning Group is comprised of 24 independent schools and nurseries, and over 1,000 staff
supporting over 3,000 pupils with a strong Advisory Board, chaired by David Tidmarsh, former
Headmaster of St Martin’s, Northwood.
Inspired Learning Group will be working closely with the Head, Mr Paul Logan, and his team to
support them in delivering their vision to offer Derby Grammar School pupils the best possible
learning experience and outcomes.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr Logan said:
“Visitors to Derby Grammar School are struck by its warmth, family feel and sense of community.
Staff are committed to promoting the well-being and ensuring excellent all round intellectual
development of all our pupils. We are proud of our academic achievements and our extensive extra
and co-curricular programmes.

All of our decisions have been made with the best interests of our school community in mind, and I
am excited that we are about to embark on this new chapter as part of the ILG family.”
Amit Mehta, CEO of Inspired Learning Group, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Derby Grammar School into the Inspired Learning Group family and
very much look forward to supporting the school in providing a stimulating and highly nurturing
education that enables every pupil to thrive in an ever-changing global environment”.
Derby Grammar School will officially become part of ILG on 28/03/2024.