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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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