Alderman Knight School

URN: 115825 • Tewkesbury GL20 8JJ

Overview

Name
Alderman Knight School
URN
115825
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Steel (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01684295639
Website
Visit
Address
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury GL20 8JJ

Summary

Alderman Knight School, located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, is a community special school catering to children aged 7 to 19 with moderate and additional learning difficulties, complex needs, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). With a current enrolment of 242 pupils, the school has received an 'outstanding' rating in its last four OFSTED inspections, reflecting its commitment to providing a high-quality educational environment.

The school aims to create a supportive learning community that fosters individual growth and confidence. It offers an enriched curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, preparing them for successful transitions into adulthood. Parents and carers are actively encouraged to engage in their children's education, ensuring that the school’s provisions align with family needs.

Alderman Knight School also values its connections with the local community and promotes fundamental British values such as democracy, mutual respect, and individual liberty. The school’s ethos is rooted in the legacy of Alderman Frank H Knight, emphasizing the importance of education and public service in nurturing future generations.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
7 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
220
Pupils
242
Boys
177
Girls
65
FSM %
32.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 242 177 65 220 32.10
2024-09-11 233 170 63 220 31.50
2023-09-11 210 152 58 220 28.50
2022-09-11 210 152 58 220 28.50
2021-09-11 184 131 53 208 23.70
2020-09-11 175 117 58 175 16.40

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