Ivy House School, based in Derby, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ivy House School currently has around 103 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.3% boys and 41.7% girls. Around 38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 60.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 22.3% , followed by other white at 10.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Moorway Lane, Derby, DE23 2FS |
| Website: | www.ivyhouse.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332777920 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr George Turner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147491 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/03/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 99 |
| Number of Pupils: | 103 |
| Number of Boys: | 60 |
| Number of Girls: | 43 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 60.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.70% | 45 |
| Pakistani | 22.30% | 23 |
| Other White | 10.70% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 3.90% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 2 |
| African | 1.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffe Field Primary School Grosvenor Drive , Littleover DE23 3UQ | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlyle Infant and Nursery School Carlisle Avenue , Littleover DE23 3ES | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Uplands Avenue , Littleover DE23 1GG | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Moor Community Sports College Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleover Community School Pastures Hill , Littleover DE23 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Derby Academy Farmhouse Road , Sinfin DE24 3AR | 2out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy House School Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 2FS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Millennium Centre Moorway Lane , Littleover DE23 7FS | - not rated | 0 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Grammar School Rykneld Road , Littleover DE23 4BX | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby High School Hillsway , Littleover DE23 3DT | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.