Royal School for the Deaf DerbyAshbourne Road , Derby

Located in Derby, Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a non-maintained 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Royal School for the Deaf Derby currently has around 110 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.7%). other white pupils make up about 17.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .