Kingsmead School

A good community special school school in Derby. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kingsmead School.

Derby, DE248TE Ofsted: Good Age 7-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 May 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brighton Road
Derby, DE248TE
Phone
1332477160
Website
kingsmeadschoolderby.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135345
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Brighton Road, Derby, DE24 8TE
Website
https://kingsmeadschoolderby.co.uk
Age range
7-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
105
Free School Meals
71.4% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.0% (104 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
62.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
74.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
105 pupils
7-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every day is a new day; great today better tomorrow"

RESPECT

Head Teacher's Message

Kingsmead School is a specialist provision that aims to support all pupils with their individual needs. It emphasizes exciting learning and life experiences to equip pupils with the skills and confidence to thrive, while fostering strong partnerships with parents and carers through a ‘team around the child’ approach. The school motto is “Great today: better tomorrow,” and staff commit to never giving up to help each pupil reach their potential.

Curriculum Highlights

Pupils follow the National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4 with an enquiry and nurture-based approach. Strong emphasis on developing social and emotional awareness, resilience and self-regulation. Interventions may be used to meet needs and bridge gaps in KS4; nurture curriculum as a holistic approach. S.E.L.F (Social and Emotional Learning Framework) based around the school values of RESPECT. Nurture and Hybrid pathways provide a personalised approach while maintaining access to a broad range of subjects. The curriculum emphasises knowledge acquisition, cross-curricular learning, and development of critical thinking and social skills. Careers and guidance are a focus; opportunities through Prince’s Trust qualifications and Themed curriculum; ASDAN outcomes in PSD are supported. Pathways include Core, Nurture, Hybrid with different levels of SEMH support and independence. Options subjects include Design Technology, Sport, Food, Art; emphasis on progression to post-16 destinations.

Admissions Criteria

All students have an EHCP and are placed directly through the Local Authority.

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