Longdon Park School, Derbyshire
Longdon Park School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Derbyshire.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Longdon Park School in detail
Longdon Park School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Sunday 29 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Derbyshire
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Longdon Park School are The Bayleaf Hub (1.2 miles); The Fountains Primary School (2.5 miles, Good); The Fountains High School (2.5 miles, Good); and Bladon House School (2.9 miles, Good).
The Bayleaf HubThe Fountains Primary SchoolThe Fountains High SchoolBladon House School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Longdon Park School has an education, health and care plan (96 of 96 in 2026).
Longdon Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Willington Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Etwall Road (opposite), 320 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Longdon Park School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).
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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Longdon Park School is a warm, inclusive setting where pupils are nurtured to achieve their best. It is a place where pupils can be themselves. They say, 'There is no discrimination here. We are all different and we are all okay.'
There are strong relationships between staff and pupils. These close connections make pupils feel safe. The school's pastoral team is on hand if pupils have any worries. Pupils can also spend time with one of the school's well-being dogs if they need comforting.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
All the pupils at Longdon Park School have a diagnosis of autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. The support pupils receive is fully aligned to their education, health and care (EHC) plans. Staff know pupils' needs well and ensure that learning is tailored accordingly.
The school's curriculum is broad and well sequenced. There is a range of options for pupils to pursue their talents and interests. Pupils can work towards GCSEs and accredited vocational qualifications. At the school's new state-of-the-art Longdon Parkway site, pupils can study carpentry, creative media, hospitality and catering and life skills. Pupils enjoy using the specialist equipment and facilities at their disposal at Longdon Parkway. They are proud of the work they produce.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Longdon Park School
MacMillan Coffee Morning
15 Sep 2026
Parents Progress Evening
15 Sep 2026
Parents Progress Evening
15 Sep 2026
Halloween Disco
15 Sep 2026
Ski Trip 2026
23 Mar 2026
Students Shine on Diabetes Awareness Day
28 Nov 2025
From Longdon Park School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Longdon Park School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 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
96%
Near capacity
96 pupils
100 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Derbyshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Derbyshire
Across Derbyshire council
Places available
8,818
Applications
7,971
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Derbyshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
96
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Longdon Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
96
Total Pupils
70
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Longdon Park School
What are GCSE results like at Longdon Park School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Longdon Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Longdon Park School?
Longdon Park School has around 96 pupils on roll.
Does Longdon Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Longdon Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Longdon Park School?
Longdon Park School 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 Longdon Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Longdon Park School?
Longdon Park School is at Park Hill, Hilton Road, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)