Wellbrook School
URN: 150920 • Derby DE65 5EH
Overview
- Name
- Wellbrook School
- URN
- 150920
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Howells (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01283753499
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Derby DE65 5EH
Summary
Wellbrook School is an independent special school located in Derby, Derbyshire, catering to mixed-gender students aged 9-16, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a small student body of 7 and a capacity of 25, the school prioritises personalised education, allowing staff to develop a deep understanding of each pupil's strengths and challenges.
The curriculum at Wellbrook includes GCSEs, functional core studies, and a social curriculum, tailored to meet the individual needs of students through their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school adopts a holistic approach, focusing not only on academic skills but also on the overall development of each child, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and independence.
Wellbrook School values collaboration with parents, professionals, and external agencies to ensure that pupils feel safe and happy while making progress towards their personal goals. The school's intimate learning spaces are designed to minimise social overload, creating an optimal environment for students to thrive.
The curriculum at Wellbrook includes GCSEs, functional core studies, and a social curriculum, tailored to meet the individual needs of students through their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school adopts a holistic approach, focusing not only on academic skills but also on the overall development of each child, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and independence.
Wellbrook School values collaboration with parents, professionals, and external agencies to ensure that pupils feel safe and happy while making progress towards their personal goals. The school's intimate learning spaces are designed to minimise social overload, creating an optimal environment for students to thrive.
Useful links
- Inclusion Charter (download)
- PRIVACY POLICY (other)
- TERMS OF USE (other)
- Home (other)
- Student Login (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- 01283 753 499 (other)
- Term Dates (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
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 25
- Pupils
- 7
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-10-04
- 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 | 25 |
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