Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
School summary
A small independent school in Derby, Emmanuel School educates around 66 boys and girls within a Christian ethos. Its compact size sits well below that of most independent schools, which tends to mean small classes and a close-knit community where pupils are known individually. Just under a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting accustomed to tailoring its approach to different learning needs. The school is led by Head Ben Snowdon and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent school, Emmanuel offers a fee-paying education shaped by its Christian foundation. The intimate roll of around 66 pupils points to a personal style of teaching, with the scope for individual attention that a larger institution can struggle to match. With roughly 24 per cent of pupils on SEN support, the school appears experienced in adapting its provision for a range of learners.
Head · Ben Snowdon
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 24.24%
- EHC plans
- 1.52%
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A genuinely small, faith-based independent in Derby that may suit families wanting a close community and individual attention over the scale of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.