Batchwood School

URN: 117674 • St Albans AL3 5RP

Overview

Name
Batchwood School
URN
117674
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
46.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ross Whitaker (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01727868021
Website
Visit
Address
Townsend Drive, St Albans AL3 5RP

Summary

Batchwood School is a community special school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 111 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 108, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored support for each student. All students have a Statement of Educational Needs or an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring that their individual requirements are met through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school prioritises a child-centered approach, focusing on professional and purposeful education while fostering kindness within the community. Recent surveys indicate positive feedback from both parents and students regarding improvements in lesson delivery and classroom behaviour. Batchwood School actively seeks to address any challenges related to student conduct, implementing measures to enhance the overall learning experience.

Admission to Batchwood School is facilitated through a panel process that assesses the needs of prospective students, ensuring that placements are suitable and accessible. The school primarily serves the Dacorum and Central Hertfordshire areas, with a unique provision for girls, making it an essential resource for families seeking specialised education in the region.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
108
Pupils
111
Boys
63
Girls
48
FSM %
53.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 111 63 48 108 53.20
2024-09-11 107 61 46 108 51.90
2023-09-11 93 56 37 74 62.40
2022-09-11 93 56 37 74 62.40
2021-09-11 89 51 38 74 52.80
2020-09-11 78 49 29 72 48.70

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