Royal School for the Deaf Derby
School summary
Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a small independent school in Derby dedicated to the education of deaf children, with around 110 pupils on roll. As a specialist setting offering boarding, it serves a particular group of families seeking tailored support away from mainstream provision. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, with the sixth form also judged Good, though leadership was assessed as Requires Improvement. The school is led by Head Mr Paul Burrows.
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Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Last inspected
- 11 December 2024
Teaching & academics
Provision is shaped around the needs of deaf learners, with teaching and learning judged Good by Ofsted. The sixth form likewise received a Good rating, suggesting the school is able to support older pupils through to the later stages of their education. Inspectors did, however, identify leadership as an area requiring improvement, which is worth weighing when considering the school's direction.
Head · Mr Paul Burrows
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
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A small, specialist setting for deaf children, with boarding and a Good Ofsted judgement. Families will want to ask how the school is addressing the leadership concerns raised at inspection.
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