Royal School for the Deaf Derby

  • Special
  • Other
  • Ages 3 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3BHOpen in maps

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a special school in Derby for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 116 schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 March 2019, report published 1 May 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

10 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score9.7

9.7, 36.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths10%

10%, 35.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths10%

10%, 54.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.58

0.58, 3.51 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

127 pupils on roll, with places for 141

Eligible for free school meals48%

48%, 21.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language78.7%

78.7%, 57.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.6%

1.6%, 13.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.4%

98.4%, 92.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Royal School for the Deaf Derby

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Jasmine Hall School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Aurora Ryefields School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Maple View School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Include - St Matthews1 mileReport card: Needs attentionNot published
St Clare's School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 4.1

School details

School type
Non-maintained special school
Sector
Other
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding places
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul Burrows
Phone
01332362512
Website
rsdd.org.uk
Address
Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3BH
Local authority
Derby
URN
113044

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.