Alderwasley Hall School
Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands · DE56 2SR
A small independent school in Derbyshire with around 118 pupils, Alderwasley Hall offers both day and boarding places to boys and girls from age 11. With numbers kept deliberately low, it sits firmly in the small-school band, where each pupil is known individually rather than lost in a crowd. The school is led by Head Ms Sara Forsyth and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its academic profile differs markedly from mainstream norms, which families will want to understand fully before applying.
118
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 118
- Location
- Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://senadgroup.com/alderwasley/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Sara Forsyth
Latest results
Attainment 8
8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
10%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
GCSEs are the qualification on offer here, and the headline measures sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 8 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 10% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Figures this far from the average usually reflect a cohort with particular learning needs rather than a like-for-like comparison with selective schools. Parents should speak directly to the school about how progress is measured and what each pupil is supported to achieve.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
A very small, ISI-inspected independent offering day and boarding from age 11, best understood through a conversation with the school rather than its headline data alone.
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Alderwasley Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Alderwasley Hall School located?
Alderwasley Hall School is located at Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR.
What type of school is Alderwasley Hall School?
Alderwasley Hall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Alderwasley Hall School?
Alderwasley Hall School has approximately 118 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.