Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Non-maintained special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Address | Ashbourne Road, DE22 3BH |
| School Website | www.rsdd.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1332362512 |
| URN | 113044 |
School Census
| Total | 103 |
| Girls/Boys | 42/61 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 40.8%/59.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 85.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 57 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/03/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/03/2019 | Good |
| 29/09/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/09/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 26 March 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 March 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 29 September 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 20 January 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 February 2015 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 16 October 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 December 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 March 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.17 |
| Progress 8 | -1.3 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.41 |
| Progress 8 | -1.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 16.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 13% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.9 |
| Progress 8 | -0.77 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 17% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 52.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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