Maple View School, Derby
Maple View School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 16 in Derby. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Maple View School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Maple View School are St Clare's School (1 mile, Outstanding); Royal School for the Deaf Derby (1.3 miles, Good); Jasmine Hall School (1.6 miles, Good); and Aurora Ryefields School (1.9 miles).
St Clare's SchoolRoyal School for the Deaf DerbyJasmine Hall SchoolAurora Ryefields School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Maple View School has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Derby Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Muswell Road (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 167 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derby (267).
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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Maple View excels at understanding each child's unique needs and building their confidence. Teachers use a wide range of expert strategies to help pupils communicate and learn, while the school creates a genuinely inclusive community where children love coming to school. Parents consistently praise how the school supports, nurtures and celebrates their child's individuality.
Key Strengths
- Personalised curriculum carefully matched to each pupil's needs and learning stage
- Excellent teaching of reading with targeted support at every level
- Strong behaviour support plans that boost pupils' self-esteem and attendance
- Rich personal development programme including visits, outdoor learning, and life skills
- Warm, inclusive community where pupils feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff prioritising pupil safety through skilled strategies to manage emotions and behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, zoo trips, pantomime, yoga classes, outdoor learning, rabbit and chicken care, work experience opportunities
Maple View School provides an outstanding education in a warm, caring environment where pupils with special educational needs thrive. The school recognises each pupil's potential and delivers expertly tailored teaching that helps them succeed.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Maple View School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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
16 pupils
22 places
6 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Maple View School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
13
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Maple View School
What is Maple View School's Ofsted rating?
Maple View School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Maple View School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Maple View School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Maple View School?
Maple View School has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does Maple View School have specialist SEN provision?
Maple View School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Maple View School?
Maple View 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 Maple View School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 Maple View School?
Maple View School is at 305a Prince Charles Avenue, Derby, DE22 4LL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)