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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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