Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited, Derby
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Derby. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited in detail
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited in its own words
In its own words: "Emmanuel School was established in 1988 by East Midlands Christian Fellowships as the church recognised that the secular education system was failing to supply our children with the foundations they needed to mature in their Christian faith. As a result we have established a school where Christian beliefs and atmosphere are central."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, drama, choir and recorder.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 10 February 2027 and an open day on Monday 17 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited are Old Vicarage School (1.2 miles); Derby High School (2.2 miles, selective); Normanton House School (2.2 miles, Good); and Derby Grammar School (3 miles).
Old Vicarage SchoolDerby High SchoolNormanton House SchoolDerby Grammar School
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 3 (5.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Derby Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Alkmunds Church (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 844 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Derby (267), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 13 November 2006, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
13 February 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 September 2019
Short Visit
13 September 2018
Short Visit
24 November 2017
Short Visit
4 April 2017
Regulatory Compliance
11 October 2016
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 28 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
55 pupils
75 places
20 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derby
Across Derby council
Places available
3,747
Applications
3,099
Got 1st preference
81.7%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Derby council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
55
Total Pupils
25
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited
When was Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited last inspected?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited has around 55 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 28 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Derby is 24 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited?
Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited is at Juniper Lodge, 43 Kedleston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1FP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)