The Bayleaf Hub, Derby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
10 pupils
10 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Derby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Derby
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)
Inspection History(3)
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