St Clare's School, Derby
St Clare's School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Derby, part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Clare's School in detail
St Clare's School in its own words
In its own words: "At St Clare’s our vision and values reflect high expectations and aspirations for our students and staff."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to St Clare's School are Maple View School (1 mile, Outstanding); Ivy House School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Royal School for the Deaf Derby (1.6 miles, Good); and Jasmine Hall School (1.6 miles, Good).
Maple View SchoolIvy House SchoolRoyal School for the Deaf DerbyJasmine Hall School
The trust
St Clare's School is one of 14 schools run by Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 25 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 84% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 56% to a further education college.
Who goes there
59.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at St Clare's School has an education, health and care plan (179 of 181 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
St Clare's School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peartree Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rough Heanor Road (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Clare's School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Clare's School issued 28 suspensions, 17.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
59.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Speech and language, Autism, SEMH +3
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St Clare's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Clare's School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Clare's School is in Derby; for families living there:
Apply to Derby for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 8
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, 14 serious and 21 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
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(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
179
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Clare's School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
181
Total Pupils
118
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
10.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,115
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.9%
Overall absence
31.9%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Clare's School
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Questions parents ask about St Clare's School
What are GCSE results like at St Clare's School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at St Clare's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.5. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is St Clare's School's Ofsted rating?
St Clare's School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Clare's School?
No fixed boundary. When St Clare's School is oversubscribed, Derby allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to St Clare's School?
St Clare's School has around 181 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Clare's School have specialist SEN provision?
St Clare's School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at St Clare's School?
12.9% of sessions were missed at St Clare's School in 2024/25. 31.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Clare's School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming St Clare's School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Clare's School?
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, 14 serious and 21 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 St Clare's School?
St Clare's School is at Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)