Mowbray School

URN: 121779 • Bedale DL8 2SD

Overview

Name
Mowbray School
URN
121779
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
55.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Hargreaves (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Masham Road, Bedale DL8 2SD

Summary

Mowbray School is a community special school located in Bedale, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged three to sixteen years who have an Education Health Care Plan. With a current enrolment of 311 students, the school operates across two sites: one in Bedale and another in Ripon, catering to a diverse catchment area that includes both rural and urban communities, as well as military bases.

The school’s ethos is built around the principles of Success, Understanding, Respect, and Endeavour (S.U.R.E), aiming to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Mowbray School focuses on holistic development, offering tailored educational pathways that address a range of specific learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, speech and communication challenges, sensory impairments, and Autism Spectrum Condition.

Mowbray School prides itself on its collaborative approach, involving families and specialist professionals to ensure that each child's individual needs are met. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Headteacher Rachel Hargreaves, work together to foster a nurturing community where students can thrive academically and socially.

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Key details

LA
North Yorkshire
Age range
2 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
310
Pupils
311
Boys
220
Girls
91
FSM %
37.90
Open date
Close date
2024-11-30
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 311 220 91 310 37.90
2024-09-11 311 220 91 310 37.90
2023-09-11 289 207 82 310 29.80
2022-09-11 289 207 82 210 29.80
2021-09-11 265 195 70 210 27.70
2020-09-11 233 168 65 210 24.00

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