Longdon Park School
URN: 141994 • Derbyshire DE65 6GU
Overview
- Name
- Longdon Park School
- URN
- 141994
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Barnes (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01283733195
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Hill, Derbyshire DE65 6GU
Summary
Longdon Park School is an independent special school located in Derbyshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 89 pupils, with a capacity of 100. The school specializes in supporting children with autism and related social communication and emotional needs. It adopts a holistic approach to education, combining therapeutic care with tailored learning pathways to meet the individual requirements of each student.
The school’s ethos is centered around helping pupils to SHINE—being Safe, Happy, Independent, Nurtured, and Engaged. Longdon Park School emphasizes the importance of equipping students with essential skills and strategies for their future, fostering a supportive community that collaborates closely with families to enhance each child's development.
In addition to academic support, Longdon Park offers vocational pathways through its purpose-built vocational centre, accommodating up to 30 pupils. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive, as evidenced by positive feedback from parents regarding their children's progress and well-being.
The school’s ethos is centered around helping pupils to SHINE—being Safe, Happy, Independent, Nurtured, and Engaged. Longdon Park School emphasizes the importance of equipping students with essential skills and strategies for their future, fostering a supportive community that collaborates closely with families to enhance each child's development.
In addition to academic support, Longdon Park offers vocational pathways through its purpose-built vocational centre, accommodating up to 30 pupils. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive, as evidenced by positive feedback from parents regarding their children's progress and well-being.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Family (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Alderwasley Hall School (66.3)
- R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston (50.9)
- Jasmine House School (48.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 66
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2015-04-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 66 | 23 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 57 | 15 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 65 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 59 | 49 | 10 | 65 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 53 | 45 | 8 | 56 | 0.00 |
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