Stanton Vale School is a Community Special School for pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties, sensory and physical impairments.

The school caters for up to 88 pupils aged 2 – 19 years and is organised into Primary Department including Early Years and Secondary Department including 6th Form. It provides educational facilities for pupils living within Derbyshire with the majority living in the Amber Valley and Erewash Boroughs. There are a number of pupils from other Authorities who access the provision at Stanton Vale.

Stanton Vale offers a day provision for all pupils and extended learning opportunities for students within KS4 and 16 – 19 years where there is an identified need. The extended day provision enables students to stay in school for evenings to develop their skills further, enjoy social events with their peers and further their level of independence. Students in general are offered provision of one evening each week for an agreed number of terms. The pattern of stay is flexible and may vary according to individual needs. Families who live locally to school are asked to support transport arrangements.