Kingsmead School
URN: 135345 • Derby DE24 8TE
Overview
- Name
- Kingsmead School
- URN
- 135345
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Sanger (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332477160
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brighton Road, Derby DE24 8TE
Summary
Kingsmead School is a community special school located in Derby, catering to 129 mixed-gender pupils with a capacity of 180. The school focuses on providing tailored support to meet the individual needs of its students, fostering an inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision, "Great today: better tomorrow," which underlines the commitment to equipping students with essential skills and confidence for their future.
The curriculum at Kingsmead is designed to offer a diverse range of learning experiences, promoting personal growth and resilience. The school emphasizes the importance of strong relationships with parents and carers, recognizing the value of collaboration in supporting each child's educational journey. This approach aims to create a supportive community that encourages reflection and continuous improvement.
Kingsmead School also engages pupils in various extracurricular activities, including sports, residential trips, and community events, which enhance their educational experience. The dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child receives the tools they need to succeed, embodying a spirit of perseverance and teamwork throughout the school community.
The curriculum at Kingsmead is designed to offer a diverse range of learning experiences, promoting personal growth and resilience. The school emphasizes the importance of strong relationships with parents and carers, recognizing the value of collaboration in supporting each child's educational journey. This approach aims to create a supportive community that encourages reflection and continuous improvement.
Kingsmead School also engages pupils in various extracurricular activities, including sports, residential trips, and community events, which enhance their educational experience. The dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child receives the tools they need to succeed, embodying a spirit of perseverance and teamwork throughout the school community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Ambassadors Meeting (sen)
- Derby Send Voice (sen)
- Calendar 2025-2026 (calendar)
- Shoe Box Appeal (download)
- Newsletter Autumn 1October 2024 (download)
- Newsletter Autumn 2December 2024 (download)
- May Half Term FlyerMay 2025 (download)
- Equalities Information (download)
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
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 62.80
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 105 | 24 | 180 | 62.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 90 | 15 | 110 | 63.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 97 | 85 | 12 | 110 | 64.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 97 | 85 | 12 | 98 | 64.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 79 | 71 | 8 | 45 | 59.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 82 | 66 | 16 | 45 | 43.90 |
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