New Direction
New Direction is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 11–18, in Chesterfield, S43, in the Derbyshire council area. It has 34 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 10 October 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Attainment 8 | 4.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 9 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 34 | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 3.33% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 96.67% | 2024/25 |
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