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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- AKS SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- The History of AKS (other)
- Our School (other)
- Photo Tour of AKS (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Values and Ethos (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Abbey View (45.4)
- Abbey School (45.2)
- Cambian Southwick Park School (40.3)
- Bredon School (36.7)
- Oneschool Global Uk - Tewkesbury Campus (34.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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