Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 168 of its 984 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 41 (4.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 984 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Derbyshire.
17.1% get SEN support
168 of 984 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.2% have an EHC plan
41 of 984 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism62
- Social, emotional and mental health42
- Moderate learning difficulty32
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia22
- Speech, language and communication13
- Hearing impairment5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 984 (places for 820)
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Leach (Principal)
- Part of
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Free school meals
- 48% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derbyshire
- School reference (URN)
- 137109
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Derbyshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
King George Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 5HS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Blue Mountain Education Independent · Ages 8–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Bennerley Fields School Special school · Ages 2–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Djanogly Strelley Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.7 miles
- Langley Mill Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 3.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Chaucer Infant School Primary · Ages 3–7 · SEN support 23.4%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.5 miles
- Chaucer Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 24%, EHC plans 2.1% 0.5 miles
- St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.9%, EHC plans 3.6% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Derbyshire SEND schools in Derbyshire
Questions about Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy
How many pupils at Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 168 of the 984 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 41 (4.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (62 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (42 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (32 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
Through Derbyshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
You can ask for Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Djanogly Strelley Academy, about 3.7 miles away.
Where is Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy?
King George Avenue, Ilkeston, DE7 5HS, in Derbyshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.