Include - St Matthews
URN: 151335 • Derby DE22 1DQ
Overview
- Name
- Include - St Matthews
- URN
- 151335
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damian Belshaw (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01332506758
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Matthews House, Brick Row, Derby DE22 1DQ
Summary
St Matthews is an independent special school located in Derby, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 12 pupils, with a capacity of 50. The school focuses on supporting children who have faced challenges in mainstream education, often due to trauma, sensory differences, or social and emotional needs. St Matthews aims to create a nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual, fostering a sense of belonging and emotional safety.
The curriculum at St Matthews is holistic and tailored to each child's unique strengths and interests. It incorporates therapeutic principles and emphasizes outdoor learning as a vital component of education. Through activities such as forest walks and environmental exploration, students engage with nature, which aids in their emotional regulation and personal development. The school prioritizes communication, personal development, and health, ensuring that pupils gain essential skills alongside academic qualifications.
St Matthews is committed to building strong relationships within the school community, encouraging pupils to take ownership of their learning. By focusing on emotional wellbeing and personal growth, the school helps students rediscover their identity and potential, preparing them for a positive future.
The curriculum at St Matthews is holistic and tailored to each child's unique strengths and interests. It incorporates therapeutic principles and emphasizes outdoor learning as a vital component of education. Through activities such as forest walks and environmental exploration, students engage with nature, which aids in their emotional regulation and personal development. The school prioritizes communication, personal development, and health, ensuring that pupils gain essential skills alongside academic qualifications.
St Matthews is committed to building strong relationships within the school community, encouraging pupils to take ownership of their learning. By focusing on emotional wellbeing and personal growth, the school helps students rediscover their identity and potential, preparing them for a positive future.
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- About our school (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Information for local authorities (other)
- Information for parents (other)
- Information for schools (other)
- Information for students (other)
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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
- Derby
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 8
- Girls
- 4
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-12-27
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 50 |
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