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
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.
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.
Useful links
- https://stclaresschool.co.uk/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ivy House School (68.5)
- Derby Pride Academy (66.7)
- St Clare's School (66.7)
- St Martins School (66.7)
- St Giles' School (65.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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