The Bayleaf Hub, Derby

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 718

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Charlotte Afzal
Pupils:10 / 10 capacity
LA:Derbyshire
Phone:01283249784
Address:Doveside, Burton Road, Egginton, Derby, DE65 6GZ
Status:open
Opened:4 October 2024

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Needs Attention
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Needs Attention
Inspected 3 February 2026View full report
URN:151141
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Derbyshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The Bayleaf Hub provides a secure, caring environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has ambitious plans to extend learning for older students with a broad curriculum including academic qualifications and life skills preparation. Staff understand pupils' individual needs and implement effective behaviour management and anti-bullying strategies.

Key Strengths

  • Strong safeguarding culture with up-to-date policies implemented consistently and effectively
  • Well-planned, ambitious curriculum for post-16 students including GCSEs and A-levels with support for reading and phonics
  • Effective behaviour management and anti-bullying strategies with pupils reporting they feel safe
  • Suitable facilities and premises with well-maintained classrooms, outdoor space and plans for a farm development
  • Clear focus on preparing students for adulthood with careers guidance and life skills development

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - the school maintains a positive safeguarding culture with up-to-date policies implemented consistently, staff receive appropriate training, and leaders take their responsibilities seriously with procedures focused on pupil welfare.

Extracurricular Activities

Swimming, horse riding, shopping trips, cooking, countryside walks, workplace visits

The Bayleaf Hub is proposing to extend its age range to include Key Stage 5 (post-16 students) and increase pupil numbers at an additional site. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if these material changes are approved.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Church Road End (N-bound)
450m · 7 min walk
Main Street (Opp)
959m · 16 min walk
Smedley Court (Adj)
959m · 16 min walk
William Newton Close (Opp)
970m · 16 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

10 pupils

10 capacity

0 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Derby

High pressure
New homes approved:8,881
Projected new pupils:1,599

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Derby

Admissions Demand - Derbyshire

Low demand0.90x oversubscription

Places available

8,811

Applications

7,963

Got 1st preference

95.4%

Got preferred school

99.1%

Secondary admissions across Derbyshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(3)

3 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
15 September 2025
11 September 2024

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