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Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Independent Special school · Derby, DE22 3BH
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-19
  • Not provided
  • 110 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
110 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Local authority
Derby City Council
SEN provision
    · HI

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Burrows

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Learning support & SEN

97.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
2.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

110
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Requires improvement

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Address

Ashbourne Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3BH
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Telephone: 01332 362512

Email: enquiries@rsd-derby.org

Website: http://www.rsdd.org.uk

Local authority: Derby City Council

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School data & information Royal School for the Deaf Derby Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH
110 Pupil numbers
39.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
85 % Pupils whose first language is not English

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

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Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a child centred day and residential school which provides deaf children with access to language (English and BSL), literacy, numeracy and all curriculum areas. It promotes a strong sense of identity and through its 24 hour curriculum prepares young people for adult life. There is an evolving BSL curriculum which takes account of CACDP requirements.

The school follows the National Curriculum including the Literacy and Numeracy Strategies, science and ICT initiatives, SATs, Entry Level, GCSE and a range of other external assessments. The school has a fully developed ICT network, which is used to enhance other curriculum areas. All pupils have their own email address. We have a systematic and comprehensive Deaf Studies curriculum and two speech and language therapists, who are experienced in working with deaf children, have regular sessions with all children. The educational audiologist is based in a purpose built suite and there is full time nurse based in a well equipped Health Centre

Pupils are encouraged to maximise their residual hearing through the use of analogue and digital hearing aids and cochlear implants. Well qualified deaf and hearing staff work in all departments. Information is made available for staff and parents in BSL and English. Pupils in residence are encouraged to participate in deaf and hearing community activities.

We have very good value added which places us in the top 5 per cent of schools nationally. In 2005 Ofsted commented: 'A very effective school...good value for money...the pupils make very good progress.'

97.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
2.1 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

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Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Requires improvement
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