| Administrative History | Originally called Hastings St. Higher Grade Girls School, this school became Hastings St. Senior Girls School in 1938, then St James Road Senior Girls' School. At the time of its closure, it was known as Hardwick Secondary Modern Girls' School, Hastings St., Derby |
| Custodial History | When the school closed, these records were held by Derby and South Derbyshire Area Education Office and transferred to Derbyshire Record Office in July 1988 as part of accession number D1458. The records were re-accessioned in October 1993. |