Include - St Matthews
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | St Matthews House Brick Row Darley Abbey Derby Derbyshire DE22 1DQ |
| Reference Number | 151335 |
Include - St Matthews is a newly registered school providing education primarily for pupils with special educational needs, many of whom have had difficult prior experiences with education. The school promotes a culture of safety and support, helping students build resilience and re-engage with learning. Although leaders have ambitions for improvement, the school is currently facing challenges in consistently tracking pupil progress and curriculum delivery. Some positive steps have been taken towards enhancing reading and personal development education, but significant concerns regarding achievement and teaching quality remain.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 12 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Nov 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, ensuring a safe environment for students.
- Staff maintain positive and caring relationships with pupils.
- Leaders actively seek to reduce barriers to learning and wellbeing.
- Some pupils are beginning to reconnect with education after traumatic prior experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' progress across the curriculum pathways is limited.
- There is a lack of a coherent personal development programme.
- The quality of teaching is inconsistent, with unclear assessment processes.
- Attendance tracking does not provide accurate insights.
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