Derby Pride Academy is an alternative provision free school in Derby for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 5 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 5 (places for 52)
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Hatton (Principal)
- Part of
- Esteem Multi-Academy Trust
- Opened
- 3 September 2012
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derby
- School reference (URN)
- 138277
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Derby council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, April 2014; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in April 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
20 Orient Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Kingsmead School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Castle School Alternative provision · Ages 5–18 1.5 miles
- Village Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
By need in Derby: Autism (14) · SEMH (12) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · Severe learning (7) · Hearing (7) · Physical (7) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Vision (5) · Multi-sensory (5)
Questions about Derby Pride Academy
How do I get a place at Derby Pride Academy?
Places at Derby Pride Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Derby council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Derby Pride Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Derby Pride Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Derby Pride Academy?
20 Orient Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BY, in Derby.
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