Pegasus School, Swadlincote
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
31 pupils
38 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Swadlincote
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swadlincote
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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