St Martins School is a special academy in Derby for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports autism, SEMH, moderate learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 11–19
- 240 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 240
- Headteacher
- Mrs Toni Beardmore (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Shaw Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2020
- Free school meals
- 57% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derby
- School reference (URN)
- 147143
Needs it supports
4 needs: autism, SEMH and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Derby (8)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Derby (6)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Derby (11)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Derby council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2017; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Derby, DE24 0BT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Alvaston Junior Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.9 miles
- Kingsmead School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Derby Pride Academy Alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 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 St Martins School
How do I get a place at St Martins School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult St Martins School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does St Martins School support?
Autism, social, emotional and mental health, moderate learning difficulty and severe learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does St Martins School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is St Martins School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is St Martins School?
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Derby, DE24 0BT, in Derby.
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