Derby Pride Academy
URN: 138277 • Derby DE24 8BY
Overview
- Name
- Derby Pride Academy
- URN
- 138277
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Hatton (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01332349616
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 20 Orient Way, Derby DE24 8BY
Summary
Derby Pride Academy is a free school alternative provision located in Derby, designed to support students who may struggle in mainstream education. With a capacity of 52 pupils, the academy focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can re-engage with their learning. The school aims to help students develop resilience and prepare them for successful transitions back into mainstream education or onto their post-16 journeys.
The curriculum at Derby Pride Academy is tailored to meet individual needs, particularly for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. The academy offers a two-term turnaround for Key Stage 3 pupils, while Year 10 and Year 11 students typically have placements for the full academic year. Regular assessments and reviews ensure that each student's progress is monitored, allowing for timely reintegration or placement extensions based on their specific needs.
The ethos of the academy is built around the values of Determination, Pride, and Ambition. By fostering a sense of community and encouraging self-respect, the school aims to instill confidence and a positive mindset in its students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Derby Pride Academy is tailored to meet individual needs, particularly for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. The academy offers a two-term turnaround for Key Stage 3 pupils, while Year 10 and Year 11 students typically have placements for the full academic year. Regular assessments and reviews ensure that each student's progress is monitored, allowing for timely reintegration or placement extensions based on their specific needs.
The ethos of the academy is built around the values of Determination, Pride, and Ambition. By fostering a sense of community and encouraging self-respect, the school aims to instill confidence and a positive mindset in its students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- How we support SEND at DPA (sen)
- Events (calendar)
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- Admissions Statement (other)
- Local Committee Board (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Policies and Statutory Information (other)
- School Term and Holiday Dates (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ivy House School (68.5)
- 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
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 52
- Pupils
- 0
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2012-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 100.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 50 | 71.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 50 | 71.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 50 | 72.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 50 | 41.90 |
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