How many pupils does New Direction have?

New Direction has 30 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does New Direction perform at GCSE?

Pupils at New Direction achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.8 in 2025/26.

Where is New Direction?

New Direction is located at New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm,, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX.

New Direction

New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm,, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

5.8

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent special school

Type

About New Direction

New Direction is an independent special school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 30 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Other independent special school
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 30 / 30 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

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Free school meals

96.7%

SEN support

3.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Contact Details

Address: New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm,, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX
Phone: 01246810456
Proprietor: Luke Collins
Website: www.new-direction.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is New Direction?: New Direction is an independent special school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does New Direction have?: New Direction has 30 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does New Direction perform at GCSE?: Pupils at New Direction achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.8 in 2025/26.
Where is New Direction?: New Direction is located at New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm,, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4BX.

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