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New Direction

Other independent special school in Chesterfield (Derbyshire).

Pupils
34
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
0.0%
2025/26
Capacity
113%
34 / 30 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

At New Direction, we provide a small, nurturing environment where strong, trusting relationships form the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to supporting each young person's personal growth, wellbeing, and independence through a holistic and inclusive approach to education.

Our unique setting, based around equine therapy and interaction with animals, offers powerful opportunities for emotional development, confidence-building, and learning beyond the classroom. By combining this with a broad and balanced curriculum, we empower our students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We believe in each student's potential and work alongside them to build the skills, resilience, and self-belief needed to become confident, independent individuals ready to take on their next steps in life. At the core of New Direction is a person-centred, therapeutic approach. We combine structured education with creativity, practical experiences, and emotional support.

Our small class sizes (typically 5–6 students) and high staff-to-student ratio allow us to build trusting relationships and tailor support to each learner's needs. A personalised curriculum aligned with students' EHCP targets Frequent sensory breaks and a carefully paced day to support regulation A mix of academic and practical learning, including:

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cooking
  • Dodgeball
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Swimming
  • Forest School
  • Trauma Informed Schools

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
134395
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Derbyshire
Constituency
Bolsover
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2003

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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