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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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