Royal School for the Deaf Derby
URN: 113044 • Derby DE22 3BH
Overview
- Name
- Royal School for the Deaf Derby
- URN
- 113044
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Burrows (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332362512
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 3BH
Summary
The Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a non-maintained special school located in Derby, catering to deaf children and young people aged 3 to 19. Founded in 1898, the school operates with a strong commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment. It offers both day and residential placements, supporting a diverse range of needs, including those with cochlear implants and visual impairments.
The curriculum at the Royal School emphasizes a bilingual approach, integrating both English and British Sign Language to enhance communication and learning. The school aims to foster the progress and achievements of its 110 pupils through tailored educational experiences, career guidance, and extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives such as free Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language training for parents and local services. The leadership is dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that the school remains a leading provider of deaf education in the UK.
The curriculum at the Royal School emphasizes a bilingual approach, integrating both English and British Sign Language to enhance communication and learning. The school aims to foster the progress and achievements of its 110 pupils through tailored educational experiences, career guidance, and extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives such as free Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language training for parents and local services. The leadership is dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that the school remains a leading provider of deaf education in the UK.
Useful links
- GDPR (download)
- Safety (download)
- BSL Newsround (other)
- View on Google maps (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Education for deaf children: How is your area doing? (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ivy House School (68.5)
- Derby Pride Academy (66.7)
- St Clare's School (66.7)
- St Martins School (66.7)
- St Giles' School (65.7)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 141
- Pupils
- 110
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 55
- FSM %
- 39.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 110 | 55 | 55 | 141 | 39.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 51 | 45 | 141 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 105 | 65 | 40 | 141 | 60.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 105 | 65 | 40 | 141 | 60.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 109 | 67 | 42 | 141 | 64.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 120 | 75 | 45 | 141 | 53.00 |
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