Derby Pride Academy (DPA) became one of the first alternative provision academy free schools to ever open within the country. DPA offers alternative provision for young people aged 11 - 16 who are referred by their mainstream school or Derby City LA, due to being at risk of permanent exclusion. The academy provides an environment where all students feel understood, valued, and cared for. DPA works in close partnership with students and their families to identify barriers to success and overcome these obstacles.

Derby Pride Academy is an Ofsted outstanding provision. DPA is part of the Esteem Multi Academy Trust which is a Trust of 14 schools from Derbyshire and Staffordshire. 

Derby Pride Academy provides students with a calm and nurturing environment, to thrive in life.  Across the Key Stages we aim to support pupils to be physically, mentally and socially healthy. We want all students to feel valued within our inclusive environment. We work with students, families and commissioning schools to overcome potential barriers to success. We encourage students to be reflective individuals who grow and demonstrate resilience through our school values of Determination, Pride and Ambition.​

Would you like to join our outstanding team of professional teachers and support staff to make a difference to young people's education?

Our Mission/Objectives: ​

At Key Stage 3: to re-engage students with the curriculum, developing their resilience to successfully transition/re-integrate back into mainstream education. We achieve this through an innovative nurture curriculum that caters for individual needs. Placements are designed for a two term turn-around. Through regular assessment and placement reviews, we ensure commissioning schools are open to either early reintegration, or a placement extension (this is assessed on individual student need).​

At Key Stage 4: to prepare our students for the next stage of their post-16 journey, equipped with the required qualifications and experience. For Year 11 students, placements are for the full academic year. For Y10 students, placements are also for the full academic year, with reintegration or placement extensions available in order to complete the full Key Stage (this is assessed on individual student needs).​

Further information about our academy can be found on the website at: https://www.derbyprideacademy.org.uk/index.asp