Alderwasley Hall School
URN: 113021 • Derbyshire DE56 2SR
Overview
- Name
- Alderwasley Hall School
- URN
- 113021
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Forsyth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01629822586
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higg Lane, Derbyshire DE56 2SR
Summary
Alderwasley Hall School, located in rural Derbyshire, is an independent special school catering to young people with Autism and Developmental Language Disorder. With a capacity for 138 pupils, the school currently serves 118 students and is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment. The school’s ethos, centred around “Unconditional Positive Regard and fulfilment in life,” underpins its approach to education and care.
The curriculum at Alderwasley Hall is highly personalised, designed to meet the individual needs of each student. The school boasts a strong team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Mental Health Team, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique challenges. This multidisciplinary approach aims to foster both academic and social development, preparing students for greater independence.
Alderwasley Hall School is part of the SENAD Group, which has over 30 years of experience in supporting individuals with complex needs. The school is well-connected to nearby cities, facilitating access to a wider community while promoting a calm and purposeful atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at Alderwasley Hall is highly personalised, designed to meet the individual needs of each student. The school boasts a strong team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Mental Health Team, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique challenges. This multidisciplinary approach aims to foster both academic and social development, preparing students for greater independence.
Alderwasley Hall School is part of the SENAD Group, which has over 30 years of experience in supporting individuals with complex needs. The school is well-connected to nearby cities, facilitating access to a wider community while promoting a calm and purposeful atmosphere for learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston (50.9)
- Longdon Park School (48.7)
- Jasmine House School (48.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 20
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 138
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1976-01-31
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 75 | 43 | 138 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 78 | 43 | 138 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 108 | 77 | 31 | 138 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 108 | 77 | 31 | 138 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 71 | 25 | 138 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 68 | 22 | 138 | 0.00 |
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