Chellow Heights Special School

URN: 135228 • Bradford BD9 6AL

Overview

Name
Chellow Heights Special School
URN
135228
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
56.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Willett (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01274484242
Website
Visit
Address
Thorn Lane, Bradford BD9 6AL

Summary

Chellow Heights Special School is a community special school located in Bradford, catering to children aged 2 to 11 with special educational needs. The school currently has 267 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 244, and approximately 45.7% of students are eligible for free school meals. The school is dedicated to supporting children who function cognitively below their mainstream peers, providing tailored educational experiences to meet their diverse needs, including those with additional sensory, physical, medical, or social and emotional challenges.

Admissions are managed by the local authority, and placements are typically made in September for the main school and in September or January for the Early Years department. The school emphasizes the importance of understanding each child's unique requirements and conducts meetings with families to ensure that their needs can be met effectively.

Chellow Heights prides itself on fostering a supportive community where pupils can thrive academically and socially. The school aims to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the successes of all its students, ensuring they receive the necessary support throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
244
Pupils
267
Boys
190
Girls
77
FSM %
45.70
Open date
2010-04-19
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 267 190 77 244 45.70
2024-09-11 254 180 74 244 43.30
2023-09-11 240 164 76 244 36.80
2022-09-11 240 164 76 244 36.80
2021-09-11 243 163 80 244 36.40
2020-09-11 255 177 78 244 28.00

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