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Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3BH, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.6 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
110
Capacity
141
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school provides a supportive environment for its 110 pupils aged 3-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is relatively low at 9.7 and only 10% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school. Limited data on academic progress and EBacc entry suggests areas for improvement, but the school's focus on inclusivity is notable.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 9.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 10% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 10% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
78%
My child is happy
75%
School supports development
75%
My child feels safe
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
My child makes good progress
69%
Progress is communicated
66%
School keeps me informed
63%
School has high expectations
63%
Good range of extra-curricular
53%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.7%
White Other17.3%
Asian Pakistani6.4%
Black African3.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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52.92893, -1.50078 · DE22 3BH
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN113044
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.rsdd.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal School for the Deaf Derby rated by Ofsted?
Royal School for the Deaf Derby was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Royal School for the Deaf Derby a good school?
Royal School for the Deaf Derby scores 28.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Royal School for the Deaf Derby?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Royal School for the Deaf Derby receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Royal School for the Deaf Derby in GCSEs?
Royal School for the Deaf Derby achieved an Attainment 8 score of 9.7. 10% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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