Blue Mountain Education vs Esteem Valley Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Blue Mountain Education
Cossall
Esteem Valley Academy
Ilkeston
Overview
Phase
Special
All-through
Type
Other independent special school
Academy alternative provision converter
Age Range
8–18
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
9
103
Capacity
15
182
Occupancy
60%
57%
FSM %
-
69.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2025
Jul 2025