The short version
86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–20
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 86%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Bernardo Vega Arnanz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
September 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
July 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2008 | Inspection
Reinspection
February 2007 | Inspection
Standard inspection
February 2005 | Inspection
Inspection
February 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Higg Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Alderwasley Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Alderwasley Hall School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alderwasley Hall School?
Alderwasley Hall School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderwasley Hall School take?
Alderwasley Hall School caters for pupils aged 5 to 20.
Where is Alderwasley Hall School?
Alderwasley Hall School is in Derbyshire, DE56 2SR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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