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Welden School

Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN

Independent
Ages 10–16
Mixed

Overview

Welden School is an independent school (other independent special school) in Derby, East Midlands, for pupils aged 10–16. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type
Other independent special school
Establishment group
Special schools
Age range
Ages 10–16
Gender of entry
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
School capacity
9
Pupils on roll
9
URN
149820

Admissions

Local authority
Derbyshire

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

Inspection information published by Ofsted, shown in Ofsted's own words.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2024 · Published 1 July 2024

Original education inspection framework (non-association independent schools)

Overall effectiveness

Good

This is a historical Ofsted judgement given under the previous inspection framework. It is not a School Nest rating.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding was effective
Yes

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Independent school standards

A regulatory check against the standards independent schools must meet. It is separate from Ofsted's inspection judgements and is not a rating.

Overall compliance

All standards met

Complies with its registration agreement.

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address
Whispering Trees CIC, Shardlow Road, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2AN
Local authority
Derbyshire

Inspection

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Inspectorate
Ofsted

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