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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Visit us on Facebook (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Meadows (70.2)
- Stubbin Wood School (68.2)
- Bennerley Fields Specialist Speech and Language College (66.6)
- Alderwasley Hall School (66.3)
- Ashgate Croft School (65.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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