Barndale School
URN: 122384 • Alnwick NE66 1DQ
Overview
- Name
- Barndale School
- URN
- 122384
- 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
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Phillips (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01665602541
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Howling Lane, Alnwick NE66 1DQ
Summary
Barndale School is a community special school located in Alnwick, Northumberland, catering to 90 pupils with a focus on providing a high-quality education in a nurturing environment. The school embraces individuality and diverse abilities, ensuring that each child's unique strengths are recognized and celebrated. Barndale's mission is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum at Barndale is personalized and flexible, designed to meet the varied needs of its pupils. The school promotes a balanced and engaging learning experience, encouraging students to develop essential skills for communication and interaction. Barndale values collaboration with parents and carers, viewing them as key partners in their children's education, and actively invites family involvement through events and open communication.
With a commitment to fostering independence and community participation, Barndale School aims to prepare students for adult life while instilling values such as kindness, respect, and determination. The school aspires to be a centre of excellence in special education, continuously striving to enhance the learning experience for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Barndale is personalized and flexible, designed to meet the varied needs of its pupils. The school promotes a balanced and engaging learning experience, encouraging students to develop essential skills for communication and interaction. Barndale values collaboration with parents and carers, viewing them as key partners in their children's education, and actively invites family involvement through events and open communication.
With a commitment to fostering independence and community participation, Barndale School aims to prepare students for adult life while instilling values such as kindness, respect, and determination. The school aspires to be a centre of excellence in special education, continuously striving to enhance the learning experience for all its pupils.
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- The Barndale Team (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Rock Hall School (45.2)
- St Oswald's Independent School (45.2)
- Mrs Mountain's School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 54.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 64 | 26 | 90 | 54.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 69 | 49 | 20 | 70 | 47.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 70 | 50.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 60 | 50.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 60 | 53.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 37 | 22 | 15 | 46 | 41.90 |
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