Brackenfield Special School
URN: 113031 • Nottingham NG10 4DA
Overview
- Name
- Brackenfield Special School
- URN
- 113031
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Trish Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159733710
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bracken Road, Nottingham NG10 4DA
Summary
Brackenfield Special School is a community special school located in Nottingham, Derbyshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 206 pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences that meet the diverse needs of its students, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at Brackenfield is designed to support the individual learning requirements of each pupil, ensuring that they receive the appropriate interventions and resources necessary for their development. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with families and external agencies to provide comprehensive support for students, enabling them to achieve their personal and academic goals.
With a significant percentage of pupils (45.60%) eligible for free school meals, Brackenfield is committed to addressing the challenges faced by its community. The school is also expanding its facilities, with a new building set to open in September, reflecting its ongoing dedication to enhancing educational opportunities and resources for its students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Brackenfield is designed to support the individual learning requirements of each pupil, ensuring that they receive the appropriate interventions and resources necessary for their development. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with families and external agencies to provide comprehensive support for students, enabling them to achieve their personal and academic goals.
With a significant percentage of pupils (45.60%) eligible for free school meals, Brackenfield is committed to addressing the challenges faced by its community. The school is also expanding its facilities, with a new building set to open in September, reflecting its ongoing dedication to enhancing educational opportunities and resources for its students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governor Login (governance)
- East Midlands SEND Training Hub (sen)
- Brackenfield SEND School (sen)
- Made by CODA Education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Notice (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stone Soup Academy (72.7)
- Rosehill School (64.7)
- Nethergate Academy (63.6)
- Oak Field School (62.5)
- Carlton Digby School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 206
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 45.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 132 | 74 | 206 | 45.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 110 | 65 | 155 | 42.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 81 | 57 | 160 | 45.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 81 | 57 | 160 | 45.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 121 | 74 | 47 | 121 | 48.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 97 | 61 | 36 | 72 | 46.90 |
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