Henry Tyndale School is a special school catering for pupils with complex and severe learning difficulties that are often linked with health needs. Many are on the autistic spectrum and a minority has physical disabilities. All have a statement of special educational needs or are in the process of being assessed for one. Pupils come from a wide geographic area and are mainly from White British backgrounds. An increasing minority are from minority ethnic backgrounds, particularly Asian British. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is above average. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are taught in the Early Years Class. The school has Healthy Schools status, and Activemark, Sportsmark and Investor in People (IiP) awards. It gained specialist status for Learning and Cognition in September 2010 and provides outreach support to local mainstream schools.