Special schoolData as of May 2026

Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3BH

Non-maintained special school · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

9.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

9.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

10.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

9.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	2.7	46.4
2024/25	9.7	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.30	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.58

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Aurora Ryefields School

1.03 km away · Other independent special school

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About Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a secondary school in Derby, Derby. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 32 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.7. The school has around 110 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3BH | More schools in Derby

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Royal School for the Deaf Derby, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Royal School for the Deaf Derby

What is Royal School for the Deaf Derby's Ofsted rating?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Royal School for the Deaf Derby?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 32 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Royal School for the Deaf Derby.

What are Royal School for the Deaf Derby's latest exam results?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Royal School for the Deaf Derby located?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a secondary school in Derby, Derby (DE22 3BH).

How many pupils attend Royal School for the Deaf Derby?

Royal School for the Deaf Derby has around 110 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Royal School for the Deaf Derby with other schools?

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