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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Aysgarth School (38.3)
- Mowbray Academy (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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