Welden School
URN: 149820 • Derby DE72 2AN
Overview
- Name
- Welden School
- URN
- 149820
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Strutz (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01332987752
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Derby DE72 2AN
Summary
Welden School is an independent special school located in Derby, Derbyshire, catering to a mixed-gender student population. With a current enrolment of 7 pupils and a capacity for 9, the school is designed to provide tailored educational support for children with special educational needs. The small class sizes allow for individualized attention, fostering a supportive learning environment.
The school’s ethos emphasizes inclusivity and personal development, ensuring that each student receives the guidance they need to thrive academically and socially. While specific details about the curriculum are not provided, independent special schools typically focus on adapting educational approaches to meet the diverse needs of their students, promoting both academic achievement and life skills.
Welden School is committed to maintaining open communication with parents and guardians, as evidenced by their contact information provided on their website. Although the website is currently under construction, interested parties can reach out via phone or email for further information about the school's offerings and community involvement.
The school’s ethos emphasizes inclusivity and personal development, ensuring that each student receives the guidance they need to thrive academically and socially. While specific details about the curriculum are not provided, independent special schools typically focus on adapting educational approaches to meet the diverse needs of their students, promoting both academic achievement and life skills.
Welden School is committed to maintaining open communication with parents and guardians, as evidenced by their contact information provided on their website. Although the website is currently under construction, interested parties can reach out via phone or email for further information about the school's offerings and community involvement.
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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
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 10 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 9
- Pupils
- 7
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-06-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 9 |
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