High Grange School

URN: 136954 • Mickleover DE3 0DR

Overview

Name
High Grange School
URN
136954
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
81.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gavin Spicer (since 2025)
Telephone
01332412777
Website
Visit
Address
Hospital Lane, Mickleover DE3 0DR

Summary

High Grange School is an independent special school located in Mickleover, Derbyshire, specifically designed for pupils aged 5 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and related challenges. The school offers a structured and secure environment, catering to a diverse range of needs, including those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and ADHD. With a capacity of 99 and currently 86 pupils enrolled, High Grange School provides co-educational day placements over 38 weeks a year.

The school's ethos, encapsulated in the ACE framework—Adaptive thinking, Communication, and Emotional Wellbeing—guides its curriculum and support strategies. Each term focuses on one of these components, allowing pupils to develop essential skills in a targeted manner. The school employs a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists, ensuring comprehensive support for each pupil's academic and emotional needs.

Situated in a tranquil semi-rural setting with good transport links, High Grange School fosters a community-oriented approach, aiming to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary for independent living and successful integration into their communities.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
99
Pupils
86
Boys
59
Girls
27
FSM %
Open date
2011-07-27
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 86 59 27 99
2024-09-11 78 55 23 81
2023-09-11 71 52 19 81 0.00
2022-09-11 71 52 19 75 0.00
2021-09-11 55 43 12 60 0.00
2020-09-11 40 33 7 55 0.00

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