Brackenfield Special School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
175
AGES
3 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(12/11/2024)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
6.9:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
39.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
10.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
43%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Bracken Road
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 4DA
01159733710

School Description

Pupils flourish at Brackenfield Special School. All pupils who attend this school have an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Warm, caring and respectful relationships underpin the high-quality education that pupils receive. A skilled staff team welcomes every pupil each morning, ensuring a positive and calm start to the day. Pupils develop strong friendships with one another. Consistent, safe routines ensure pupils know what lies ahead each day and throughout the day. Staff expertly use a wide range of communication approaches to support each pupil. Pupils feel safe and love their time at Brackenfield. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. The school has meticulously planned out the curriculum for each of the five curriculum ‘pathways’ from early years to key stage 4. The curriculum meets the wide range of pupils’ complex needs exceptionally well. This, combined with high expectations and a personalised approach to the curriculum, means that pupils achieve strong personal outcomes from their starting points. They are exceptionally well prepared for adulthood. Pupils love spending time with the school dogs, Teddy and Harvey, and cycling on the school’s ‘Brack Track’. They enjoy experiences in the school’s sensory immersion room and soft play.

Brackenfield Special School Parent Reviews



93% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 81% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 5% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 10% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>81, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 29% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 24% Strongly Agree 52% Agree 17% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 81% Agree 12% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>81, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 43% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 31% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 71% Agree 21% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>71, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 33% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 12% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>12} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 17% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024
Yes 93% No 7% {"yes"=>93, "no"=>7} Figures based on 42 responses up to 14-11-2024

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