St Clare's School

URN: 147137 • Derby DE3 9AZ

Overview

Name
St Clare's School
URN
147137
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
61.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Laura Russell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01332511757
Website
Visit
Address
Rough Heanor Road, Derby DE3 9AZ

Summary

St Clare's School, located in Derby, is a mixed academy special converter that caters to 160 students aged 11 to 16 with a range of learning difficulties and complex needs, including autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Each pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), which informs a personalised curriculum designed to support their individual learning pathways.

The school operates under the Esteem Multi Academy Trust and is grounded in core values of Courage, Pride, and Resilience. These principles foster a safe and respectful environment where students are encouraged to grow and thrive. St Clare's is dedicated to creating a nurturing community that values every child, ensuring that all voices are heard and achievements celebrated.

Recognised as an ‘Outstandingly Happy School,’ St Clare's prioritises the emotional well-being of its students, promoting a culture of joy and care. The staff are committed to empowering students, helping them to develop not only academically but also personally, preparing them for enriched and purposeful lives beyond school.

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Key details

LA
Derby
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
Pupils
160
Boys
104
Girls
56
FSM %
57.20
Open date
2019-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 160 104 56 57.20
2024-09-11 154 100 54 51.30
2023-09-11 146 104 42 45.80
2022-09-11 146 104 42 45.80
2021-09-11 145 95 50 45.10
2020-09-11 142 91 51 42.40

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