Billing Brook Special School

A outstanding academy special converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Billing Brook Special School.

Northampton, NN38EZ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 June 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Penistone Road
Lumbertubs
Northampton, NN38EZ
Phone
1604773910
Website
billingbrook.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140436
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, NN3 8EZ
Website
www.billingbrook.co.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BILLING BROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
220 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
261
Free School Meals
39.8% (104 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (261 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
16
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
261 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind Be Curious Belong"

Be Kind Be Curious Belong

Facilities

Movement room Sensory room

Curriculum Highlights

Learning for Life Curriculum (Riverbank/Meadow) Preparing for Life Curriculum (Forest/Mountains/Woodland) Life Skills and Employability programme (Sixth Form Ocean phase)

Admissions Criteria

Admission is via the Local Authority SEN Team; all pupils have an existing Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP); there will be no Reception (EYFS) class in September 2026; the Local Authority handles admissions and provides the Local Offer.

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