Derby has 11 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 83% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple View School | Outstanding | 17 Jul 2025 | DE22 |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby | Outstanding | 4 Dec 2025 | DE22 |
| Jasmine Hall School | Good | 1 May 2025 | DE22 |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby | Good | 27 Mar 2019 | DE22 |
| St Clare's School | Good | 13 Dec 2016 | DE3 |
| Include - St Matthews | Needs attention | 3 Feb 2026 | DE22 |
| Aurora Ryefields School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DE1 |
| Ivy House School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DE23 |
| St Andrew's Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DE21 |
| St Giles' Spencer Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DE21 |
| St Martins School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DE24 |