Pegasus School, Swadlincote
Pegasus School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in Swadlincote. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Pegasus School in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Pegasus School has an education, health and care plan (31 of 31 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Pegasus School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Royal Oak (adjacent), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often drug offences, shoplifting and violence and sexual 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 · 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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pegasus School excels at helping pupils who have struggled in other settings to thrive. Staff are highly skilled at understanding each child's needs and using creative, personalised approaches to help them progress. The school's extensive outdoor spaces, animals, and range of enrichment activities create a joyful place where pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience while preparing well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, nurtured and well-understood by staff who help them manage emotions and behaviour effectively
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that balances academic, personal, vocational and therapeutic learning
- Exceptional focus on communication, reading and speaking skills, with pupils making significant progress
- Outstanding personal development through PSHE education, careers guidance and enrichment opportunities
- Strong leadership with clear systems that consistently put pupils' interests first
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Drum lessons, gardening, animal care, forest school, music, careers education
Pegasus School transforms pupils' lives through exceptional care and ambitious learning. The school has achieved an Outstanding rating across all areas, improving significantly from its previous Good rating.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Pegasus School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
82%
Available places
31 pupils
38 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Swadlincote
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Swadlincote
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.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
31
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pegasus 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
31
Total Pupils
20
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Pegasus School
What is Pegasus School's Ofsted rating?
Pegasus School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Pegasus School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Pegasus School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Pegasus School?
Pegasus School has around 31 pupils on roll.
Does Pegasus School have specialist SEN provision?
Pegasus School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Pegasus School?
Pegasus 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 Pegasus School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Derbyshire is 6 (the median across 454 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pegasus School?
Pegasus School is at Main Street, Cauldwell, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6RS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)