Bradstow School
URN: 101095 • Broadstairs CT10 1BY
Overview
- Name
- Bradstow School
- URN
- 101095
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Adams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843862123
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 34 Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs CT10 1BY
Summary
Bradstow School is a community special school located in Broadstairs, Kent, catering to children and young people with severe intellectual disabilities, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The school operates under a vision of "Living and learning together within a Culture of Gentleness," emphasizing nurturing, teaching, and sustaining its students. With a current enrollment of 29 pupils, the school has a capacity for 36, and approximately 43.8% of its students are eligible for free school meals.
The school offers a comprehensive Enhanced Curriculum that includes innovative approaches such as Attention Autism and Rebound Therapy, alongside facilities like a sensory garden, swimming pool, and interactive storytelling zones. Bradstow School is also a Unicef Gold level: Rights Respecting accredited institution, highlighting its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
In addition to its educational offerings, Bradstow School prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, working collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure a supportive environment. The school welcomes visits and referrals through Wandsworth Local Authority for those interested in its services.
The school offers a comprehensive Enhanced Curriculum that includes innovative approaches such as Attention Autism and Rebound Therapy, alongside facilities like a sensory garden, swimming pool, and interactive storytelling zones. Bradstow School is also a Unicef Gold level: Rights Respecting accredited institution, highlighting its commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
In addition to its educational offerings, Bradstow School prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, working collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure a supportive environment. The school welcomes visits and referrals through Wandsworth Local Authority for those interested in its services.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Posted on 1st May 2025 Bradstow School - Academisation Survey May 2025 In N (governance)
- GovernorHub (governance)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Other Key Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stone Bay School (50.0)
- Haddon Dene School (48.9)
- Action for Children Westwood School (45.2)
- Co-Operative Independent College (45.2)
- Gap House School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wandsworth
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 36
- Pupils
- 29
- Boys
- 28
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- 43.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 36 | 43.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 58 | 48 | 10 | 62 | 45.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 62 | 55 | 7 | 62 | 12.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 62 | 55 | 7 | 62 | 12.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | 51 | 10 | 62 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 62 | 53 | 9 | 63 | 0.00 |
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