Kennel Lane School
URN: 110190 • Bracknell RG42 2EX
Overview
- Name
- Kennel Lane School
- URN
- 110190
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Baker (Gibson) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Kennel Lane, Bracknell RG42 2EX
Summary
Kennel Lane School is a community special school located in Bracknell, serving a mixed-gender population of 199 pupils, with a capacity of 198. The school is dedicated to fostering individual talents and promoting independence among its learners. It operates under the ethos of "Valuing Achievement… Encouraging Independence," aiming to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its students.
The school has developed a unique TALENTS curriculum, which focuses on Total Communication, Academic skills, Life Skills, Employability, Nurture, Therapies, and Social skills. This curriculum is tailored to align with each learner's Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), ensuring a personalized educational journey. In addition, Kennel Lane School emphasizes the importance of strong home-school partnerships to enhance student engagement and attendance.
Kennel Lane School is committed to the holistic development of its learners, encouraging them to become fulfilled individuals and compassionate citizens. The school prioritizes high-quality teaching and aims to diminish educational disadvantages, preparing students for further education, apprenticeships, and the workforce.
The school has developed a unique TALENTS curriculum, which focuses on Total Communication, Academic skills, Life Skills, Employability, Nurture, Therapies, and Social skills. This curriculum is tailored to align with each learner's Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), ensuring a personalized educational journey. In addition, Kennel Lane School emphasizes the importance of strong home-school partnerships to enhance student engagement and attendance.
Kennel Lane School is committed to the holistic development of its learners, encouraging them to become fulfilled individuals and compassionate citizens. The school prioritizes high-quality teaching and aims to diminish educational disadvantages, preparing students for further education, apprenticeships, and the workforce.
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Nearby alternatives
- Lambrook School (45.6)
- Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Include - Thames Valley (40.2)
- Church Hill House Hospital School (37.5)
- Kennel Lane School (33.6)
Key details
- LA
- Bracknell Forest
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 198
- Pupils
- 199
- Boys
- 144
- Girls
- 55
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 144 | 55 | 198 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 144 | 55 | 198 | 37.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 147 | 51 | 198 | 37.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 147 | 51 | 198 | 37.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 142 | 54 | 198 | 35.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 142 | 53 | 196 | 31.20 |
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