Kingsmead School is a not applicable school in Derby, serving pupils aged 7 to 18. The school is a community special school 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.
Kingsmead School currently has around 129 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81.4% boys and 18.6% girls. Around 62.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 37.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 74.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76%).
Around 65% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (29%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Brighton Road, Derby, DE24 8TE |
| Website: | https://kingsmeadschoolderby.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332477160 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Michelle Hall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135345 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 129 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 24 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 37.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 74.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.00% | 98 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.90% | 5 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Street Nursery School Lord Street , Allenton DE24 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Nursery School Sidney Street , DE1 2TU | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrington Nursery School Harrington Street , Peartree DE23 8PE | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walbrook Nursery School Middleton Street , Normanton DE23 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Infant School Brighton Road , Alvaston DE24 8TE | - not rated | 34 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary Academy 877 London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | - not rated | 709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Community Primary School London Road , Alvaston DE24 8UY | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyndham Spencer Academy Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boulton Junior School Wyndham Street , Alvaston DE24 0EP | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Academy Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrill College Brackens Lane , Alvaston DE24 0AN | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvaston Moor Academy Brackens Lane , DE24 0AN | 2out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noel-Baker School Bracknell Drive , Alvaston DE24 0BR | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tertiary College, Wilmorton London Road , Wilmorton DE24 8UG | - not rated | 931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead School Brighton Road , DE24 8TE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascot College Wincanton House, Wincanton Close , DE24 8NB | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Pride Academy 20 Orient Way , Pride Park DE24 8BY | 4out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins School The Derwent Campus , Bracknell Drive DE24 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.