“schools in Derbyshire”

The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP · Part of Tapestry Learning Partnership

Information about this school

 The vast majority of students are from White British backgrounds.  A small number of students in Years 10 and 11 access work-based courses off-site in construction and agriculture. The agriculture course is run by Derbyshire Agricultural Rural Training and the construction course is through the Anthony Gell School, Derbyshire.  The school is a member of the Peak 11 Learning Federation which is a partnership made up of 11 schools; it shares good practice and provides training for staff.  The governance of the school is undertaken by the governing body and academy board.  The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress by the end of Key Stage 4.  A new headteacher was recruited to the school in September 2012.

Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4HL

Information about this school

 The school is a smaller than average-sized secondary school.  The school is a community school within Derbyshire local authority.  The school is in an area of above-average deprivation.  The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above the national average.  The proportion of pupils with SEND is above the national average.  Pupils are predominantly of White British heritage.  Pupil prior attainment was below national average for all year groups.  The school uses Amber Valley and Erewash Support Centre (AVESC) and Tailor Made Programmes as alternative provision for a very small number of pupils.

Grange Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA · Part of Christopher Nieper Education Trust

Information about this school

 The school opened in September 2016 and is sponsored by the David Nieper Academy Trust. This is the only school within the academy trust. The trustees have overall responsibility for the governance of the school.  The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above average. The proportion of pupils with SEND is average. The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is above average. Most pupils are of White British heritage.  The school currently uses four alternative providers: Derbyshire Out of school tuition, Derbyshire Adult Community Education, Blend Youth project; and Matlock Ritz Adult Community Education Centre.  The school is part of the Alfreton Nursery Teaching School Alliance.  The school provides a breakfast club for its pupils.

Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9NP

Description of the school

This is a smaller than average sized primary school situated in south Derbyshire. The school has a small proportion of minority ethnic pupils. Relatively few pupils are entitled to free school meals. A below average number have learning difficulties or disabilities. An adjacent refuge for women and children means that a relatively high proportion of pupils move in and out of the school during the course of the year, causing disruption to their education. Many of the children entering Reception have little pre-school experience. Their attainment on admission is below the expected levels particularly in their personal, social and communication skills. The accommodation underwent extensive refurbishment in 2002 following a long campaign to improve facilities. The school is currently being led and managed by the acting headteacher because the headteacher is on long-term sick leave.

South Normanton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2JB

Information about this school

 This school is larger than the average-sized junior school. The vast majority of pupils are of White British background.  The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is slightly above the national average.  The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability, including those with education, health and care plans, is above the national average.  A breakfast club is provided by the school for pupils during term time.  The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress in English and mathematics.  The school is part of the Derbyshire Teaching School Alliance.

Earl Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 0BS

Description of the school

This is a very small school in the village of Earl Sterndale five miles from Buxton in the Derbyshire Peak District. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities or a statement of special educational need is very low. No pupils are entitled to free school meals. All pupils come from a White British background and speak English as their first language. The school has achieved the Derbyshire Health Promoting School award.

Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TW · Part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust

Information about this school

 South Derbyshire Support Centre converted to become an academy in August 2018. When its predecessor school, also known as South Derbyshire Support Centre, was last inspected by Ofsted, it was judged to be good overall.  The executive headteacher and head of school took up their roles in February 2021 and September 2022, respectively.  Pupils attending the school are either at risk of permanent exclusion or have been permanently excluded from their mainstream school.  Pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities as well as SEMH and behavioural needs.  A small number of pupils have education, health and care plans.  The school does not use the services of any alternative providers.

Stanton Close, Alfreton, DE55 7SH

Information about the school

Alfreton Nursery School is situated in mid-Derbyshire. Children start school in the term after they reach three years of age. They attend part-time for either morning or afternoon sessions. The majority of children are White British. The school works closely with the children’s centre and the privately run out-of-school care facilities that are on the school premises. Together they provide additional services to parents, carers and the local community. Services include a toy library, a parent and toddler group, child and family health services, childcare and family support. In recognition of its work the school has received the National Healthy Schools Award, NACE Challenge Award for Able Gifted and Talented Children, the Derbyshire’s Emotional Wellbeing Advanced Award, The Eco School Green Flag Award, the ICT Mark, Forest School Status and the Basic Skills Quality Mark.

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6DJ

Information about this proposed school

 The proposed school is located in Bolsover, in Derbyshire. It will provide full-time education for up to 24 pupils with SEND aged from eight to 18 years old. This school will cater for pupils with a diagnosis of autism and/or associated speech and communication difficulties, and cognitive and learning needs. All pupils will already have an education, health and care plan.  The times of the school day will be from 8.45am to 3.15pm. The school will be in operation during Derbyshire local authority term times. Pupils who attend the school will typically be from Derbyshire local authority.  There are currently no plans to use alternative provision.

Stanton Close, Alfreton, DE55 7SH

Information about this school

 This is an average-sized nursery school. The children all attend part time.  The vast majority of families are of White British heritage.  The proportion of disabled children and those who have special educational needs is above average.  No children in this age group are eligible for pupil premium funding.  The school’s senior leadership involves the headteacher and two other staff. There are no middle leaders.  The school is an associate of the Derbyshire Partnership for Learning Teaching School, led by Ladycross Infant school.  The school is part of Derbyshire’s Open School network. This enables other teachers to visit the school regularly to observe teaching and learning.  The school is involved in many projects. These include the ‘REAL’ project with other Derbyshire schools to support parents in understanding how children acquire literacy skills.  The school is leading a project run in conjunction with the Early Excellence Centre in Huddersfield in

Litton, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8QU

Description of the school

This is a very small primary school serving a rural area of North Derbyshire that is above average in terms of social and economic features. Pupils are of white British heritage. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is below average. The movement of pupils to and from other schools is below average. Fewer pupils have special educational needs than in most schools.

Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6TH

Information about the school

This is a smaller than average-sized school and serves the village and surrounding area. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. A below average proportion of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is average. The school holds the Derbyshire Personalised Learning Award and has National Healthy Schools status.

Mosley Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR

Inspection of Buxton Junior School, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR

secondary school. Although your rate of progress has improved recently, it still remains satisfactory. To improve your progress I have asked the staff to work with you on developing your handwriting skills, so that the content of your work is shown to better advantage. The staff should also make sure that work is always matched to the needs of different groups in the class. In lessons, questions should make you think hard and extend your learning. Subject leaders are asked to check carefully that new curriculum plans have a real impact on your learning and progress. You can help by keeping up your good attendance and paying particular attention to improving your handwriting.

Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 4TL · Part of The Woodland Federation of Peak District Schools

Information about the school

The school is much smaller than the average-sized primary school and is based in a rural village in the Peak District area of Derbyshire. Pupils are taught in one of two classes, one for Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and the other for Key Stage 2. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below average. No pupils come from families where English is spoken as an additional language. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is below average. Their additional needs include specific learning difficulties. The school was identified for closure in 2007 but following a campaign by local families, this decision was overturned and a new headteacher was appointed in 2008. The school holds a bronze ECO award.

Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY · Part of Embark Multi Academy Trust

Information about this school

consultant. This support is organised by the local authority.  The school is a member of a number of local forums and support groups including the Swadlincote School Improvement Partnership, the South Derbyshire Junior Headteachers’ Forum and the South Derbyshire School Sports Partnership.

Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN

Information about this school

 The school was registered by the Department for Education in June 2023. This is the school’s first standard inspection.  The school is located in Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire DE72 2AN. It provides full- time education for pupils with SEND aged ten to 16 years. The school caters for pupils with high anxiety and social, emotional and mental health needs. All pupils have an education, health and care plan.  Pupils attend the school from 9am to 4 pm from April to September and from 9am to 3pm from October to March. They attend for three full days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and for half a day on Tuesday morning from 9am to 12:30pm. Pupils attend for 41 weeks of the year and have a shorter summer holiday. Pupils average just over 24 hours per week.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  The proprietor operates an unregistered alternative provision on part of the site at which the school is be located. This alternative provision, called Whispering

Ash Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6HT

Information about this school

 Kadampa Primary School Derbyshire is a small independent primary school. The foundation of the school is built on respect and seeing that others’ views and experiences matter. The school is non-denominational. The school’s ethos is underpinned by Kadampa Buddhist ethics, such as loving and kindness, and all of the teachers are practising Kadampa Buddhists.  The school caters for boys and girls aged three to 11 years. Currently, there are 44 pupils on roll: eight in the Nursery, five in the Reception Year, 14 in key stage 1 and 17 in key stage 2. The school is non-selective and pupils represent a wide range of origins, including from Hong Kong and the United States. A minority speak English as an additional language. Around 80% of the pupils on roll are identified as having special educational needs and/or disabilities. Two pupils are eligible for an education, health and care plan.  The school was first registered in June 2012 and opened in September 2012.

Grassmoor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5EP

Description of the school

This is an average sized primary school serving a former mining village near Chesterfield. The area has pockets of deprivation. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is above average, as is the proportion with learning difficulties or disabilities. The majority of pupils are of White British heritage and only a very small number have English as an additional language. The school has a National Healthy Schools Award and an Excellence Mark from the Derbyshire Anti Bullying Scheme.

Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BD

Description of the school

Calow Primary School is an average sized school. It generally draws most of its pupils from the local area, but about two fifths come from out of district. Children attend the nursery part-time. The percentage of pupils claiming a free school meal is below average. The proportion with learning difficulties or disabilities is average, and an average number has a statement of special educational needs. Far fewer pupils than average come from minority ethnic groups and no pupil is at an early stage of learning English. Attainment on entry is average. The school is involved in initiatives such as Health Promoting Schools, Derbyshire's Anti-Bullying Commitment Scheme, ECO Schools and has achieved the Football Association Charter Mark, Investors in People and the Basic Skills Agency Charter Mark.

Tavistock Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SE

Description of the school

This is a small school on the outskirts of Ripley in Derbyshire. The number of pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities is below average and no pupil has a statement of special educational need. All pupils come from a White British background and speak English as their first language. The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is below average. The school has achieved a number of nationally recognised awards. These include the Basic Skills Award and the Health Promoting School and Healthy Heart Awards. The school works very productively with local schools and outside agencies to support and extend pupils' learning.