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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Bradford District Care (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Crystal Gardens Primary School (66.7)
- Eternal Light (66.7)
- J.A.M.E.S (62.9)
- Ellar Carr (62.7)
- Netherleigh and Rossefield School (61.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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