Alderwasley Hall School, Derbyshire
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alderwasley Hall transforms the lives of pupils who often arrive with significant gaps in their learning and experience. The school excels at creating individualised pathways where almost all pupils become fluent readers, make progress in mathematics, and develop the independence and confidence needed for adult life. Staff combine specialist therapeutic knowledge with expert teaching to help every child thrive, preparing them successfully for further education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Individualised programmes precisely matched to each pupil's learning needs, resulting in strong progress in reading and mathematics
- Expert team of therapists and staff working together to support pupils' emotional development and prepare them for independent living
- Carefully planned curriculum that weaves preparation for adulthood throughout, including life skills, careers guidance, and community experiences
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils with exceptional understanding of pupils' needs and early recognition of behavioural concerns
- Strong focus on developing pupils' character and social skills, helping many become confident, eloquent individuals
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating skilled awareness of pupils' needs and early intervention to support emotional regulation.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming lessons, trips and visits, places of worship visits, faith and cultural exploration, animal care and exercise experience with local community livestock, collective thoughts sessions
Alderwasley Hall School is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-20 with autism, speech and language needs, and social-emotional difficulties. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas, with pupils flourishing in a calm, purposeful atmosphere tailored to their individual needs.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
115 pupils
138 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Derbyshire
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Derbyshire
Admissions Demand - Derbyshire
Places available
8,811
Applications
7,963
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)
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