| Administrative History | Derby Lancastrian (British) School was founded in 1812 for boys only, with education following the plan of Mr Joseph Lancaster. Supporters of the school took part of a mill in Full Street on a short lease, and on its expiry the Committee built a new school in Orchard Street, Derby. By 1844 a girls' school was added using a former Roman Catholic Chapel. Variously known as Derby British and Orchard Street School, it was succeeded by Lancaster Secondary Modern School in 1947. Lancaster School closed in July 1959. |
| Custodial History | Some of the records were transferred from South Derbyshire Area Education Office in July 1987 as part of accession D1458, and re-accessioned in 1993 with additional material deposited in March 1994 and March 2000. Further material was transferred to Derbyshire Record Office from Derby Local Studies Library in February 2003. |