High Park School

URN: 135861 • Bradford BD9 6RY

Overview

Name
High Park School
URN
135861
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
34.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ann Andrew (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
Thorn Lane, Bradford BD9 6RY

Summary

High Park School is a community special school located in Bradford, catering to children and young people aged 3 to 19 with complex needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, autism, and severe learning needs. The school prides itself on creating a safe and dynamic learning environment that promotes meaningful and relevant education, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their potential.

The curriculum at High Park is designed to facilitate deep and active learning, balancing stability and challenge to engage students effectively. A multi-professional team, including specialists in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Positive Behaviour support, collaborates with teaching staff to provide personalized support tailored to each pupil’s needs. This integrated approach aims to foster essential skills for their future.

High Park School emphasizes inclusivity and community involvement, offering various extracurricular activities and events that enrich the students' experiences. The school is committed to nurturing communication and emotional regulation as foundational elements of learning, preparing pupils for adulthood in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
95
Pupils
102
Boys
85
Girls
20
FSM %
28.80
Open date
2010-04-19
Close date
2017-03-31
Last Ofsted
2016-01-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 102 85 20 95 28.80
2024-09-11 102 85 20 95 28.80
2023-09-11 102 85 20 95 28.80
2022-09-11 102 85 20 95 28.80
2021-09-11 102 85 20 95 28.80
2020-09-11 102 85 20 95 28.80

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