Ivy House School
URN: 113047 • Derby DE23 2FS
Overview
- Name
- Ivy House School
- URN
- 113047
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Coffey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Moorway Lane, Derby DE23 2FS
Summary
      Ivy House School is a community special school located in Derby, catering to pupils aged 2-19 with a variety of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). With a current enrolment of 85 students, the school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where each student is valued as an individual. The staff team is highly skilled and dedicated to addressing the unique needs of every learner.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision of "Working together to Inspire, Nurture and Empower." This approach emphasizes collaboration among families, education professionals, and health services to create personalized educational programmes that promote holistic development. Ivy House School aims to remove barriers to learning and foster independence, preparing students for successful transitions into adulthood.
Ivy House School strives to be a centre of excellence, offering tailored education, healthcare, and therapeutic support. The school focuses on enabling pupils to reach their full potential in a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring that they are well-equipped for life beyond school.
      The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision of "Working together to Inspire, Nurture and Empower." This approach emphasizes collaboration among families, education professionals, and health services to create personalized educational programmes that promote holistic development. Ivy House School aims to remove barriers to learning and foster independence, preparing students for successful transitions into adulthood.
Ivy House School strives to be a centre of excellence, offering tailored education, healthcare, and therapeutic support. The school focuses on enabling pupils to reach their full potential in a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring that they are well-equipped for life beyond school.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Derby Pride Academy (66.7)
- St Clare's School (66.7)
- St Martins School (66.7)
- St Giles' School (65.7)
- St Clare's School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 25.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 25.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 25.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 25.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 25.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 25.00 | 
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
        Please sign in to post a review.
        Go to login
      
    
          Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.