St Martins School, Derby
St Martins School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Derby, part of The Shaw Education Trust.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Martins School in detail
St Martins School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Martins School! Welcome to St Martins School, where we are led by our Headteacher, Toni Beardmore. Toni is passionate about creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every student is empowered to succeed. At the heart of our diverse school is a commitment to our vision: Shaping Successful Futures."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to St Martins School are Kingsmead School (1.1 miles); Welden School (2.9 miles, Good); Ivy House School (3.3 miles, Outstanding); and Jasmine Hall School (3.7 miles, Good).
Kingsmead SchoolWelden SchoolIvy House SchoolJasmine Hall School
The trust
St Martins School is one of 31 schools run by The Shaw Education Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Martins School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 32 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 84% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 13% to a further education college.
Who goes there
53.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Asian (11%) and Mixed (8%).
Almost every pupil at St Martins School has an education, health and care plan (240 of 240 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
St Martins School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peartree Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Noel Baker School (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Martins School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Martins School issued 11 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Martins School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as St Martins School (URN 113042), it was rated Outstanding in June 2017.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school continues to provide an exceptional quality of education and care for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a strong, united ambition for pupils and students of all ages to achieve their highest potential.
Pupils fulfil the school's high expectations. They thrive and are happy due to the school's excellent all-round provision. Parents and carers typically say that they are proud to send their children to the school. Pupils were eager to share the difference that the school has made to their lives. Some, who had negative prior experiences of education, spoke in terms of being a 'different person' now. Pupils highly value the support they receive, both for their learning and for their social, emotional and mental health needs.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum has been extremely well planned and developed over time. On admission, pupils are carefully placed in one of three curriculum pathways, according to their needs. Careful consideration is given to the objectives stated in pupils' education, health and care (EHC) plans.
The pathways open up a wide range of possibilities that lead to recognised accreditations and qualifications, including up to A Level and university entry. Students in the school's 'Horizons' sixth-form provision can access courses that closely match their interests and abilities. This includes courses that enhance independence and essential life skills. There are strong links with the local college, as well as with city-based employers. Supported internships are available, for example at the Royal Derby Hospital. The school is relentlessly focused on preparing pupils for adulthood. This begins as soon as pupils join the school in Year 7. Employers typically give very positive feedback about the students on placement. The proportion of St Martins pupils who successfully proceed to employment, education or training far exceeds local and national figures for pupils with SEND.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded 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
53.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH, MLD +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from St Martins School
Weekly Update - 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Weekly Update - 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Weekly Update - 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Return to school on Monday 7th September
2 Sep 2026
Weekly Update - 22nd July 2026
22 Jul 2026
Community Academy Councillor Recruitment
20 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Martins School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Martins 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
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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
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
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
240
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Martins School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
240
Total Pupils
168
Boys
72
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
32
Teachers
7.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,720
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.9%
Overall absence
27.6%
Persistent absence
196
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
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Questions parents ask about St Martins School
What are GCSE results like at St Martins School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at St Martins School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.8. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is St Martins School's Ofsted rating?
St Martins School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as St Martins School (URN 113042), it was rated Outstanding in June 2017.
What is the catchment area for St Martins School?
No fixed boundary. When St Martins School is oversubscribed, Derby allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to St Martins School?
St Martins School has around 240 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Martins School have specialist SEN provision?
St Martins School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at St Martins School?
9.9% of sessions were missed at St Martins School in 2024/25. 27.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Martins School?
Apply through Derby's coordinated admissions process, naming St Martins 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 Martins School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 St Martins School?
St Martins School is at The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)