New Direction

Other independent special school · Ages 11–18 · Chesterfield, Derbyshire

New Direction is an independent special school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire for ages 11–18.

Key facts

Address: New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm,, Ringer Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4BX
Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 11–18
Council: Derbyshire
Pupils on roll: 34 January 2026 school census
Free school meals: z of pupils eligible

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade

“Staff welcome pupils so that they settle quickly in their new environment.”
“Staff are encouraging and nurturing so that pupils feel safe at school and start to make friends.”
“Their attendance improves considerably as they enjoy coming to school.”

“However, there are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered.”
“As a result, pupils are not prepared as effectively as they could be for their next steps.”
“Many pupils experience complex anxieties that affect their attendance.”

Safeguarding: met

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Measure	School	England
GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25)	0%	45%
Attainment 8 score (2024/25)	4.7	46

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.