Oastlers School
URN: 138099 • Bradford BD4 7RH
Overview
- Name
- Oastlers School
- URN
- 138099
- 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
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lyndsey Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Flockton Road, Bradford BD4 7RH
Summary
Oastlers School is a community special school located in Bradford, catering to 132 pupils with a capacity of 134. The school is dedicated to supporting children and young people who face social, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a strong emphasis on a trauma-informed approach, Oastlers prioritises individual emotional wellbeing, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Oastlers includes pathways for GCSEs and vocational subjects, focusing on foundational knowledge in literacy and numeracy. Small class sizes and targeted support enable tailored learning experiences, while various therapeutic interventions, such as talking therapy and relaxation therapy, are available to aid students' emotional recovery and academic progress.
Oastlers School fosters an inclusive community where every child is encouraged to respect themselves and develop self-belief. The staff are trained to understand and respond to the effects of adverse childhood experiences, aiming to empower students to overcome barriers and succeed in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Oastlers includes pathways for GCSEs and vocational subjects, focusing on foundational knowledge in literacy and numeracy. Small class sizes and targeted support enable tailored learning experiences, while various therapeutic interventions, such as talking therapy and relaxation therapy, are available to aid students' emotional recovery and academic progress.
Oastlers School fosters an inclusive community where every child is encouraged to respect themselves and develop self-belief. The staff are trained to understand and respond to the effects of adverse childhood experiences, aiming to empower students to overcome barriers and succeed in their educational journey.
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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
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 134
- Pupils
- 132
- Boys
- 117
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 57.40
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- 2023-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 132 | 117 | 15 | 134 | 57.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 132 | 117 | 15 | 134 | 57.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 130 | 111 | 19 | 134 | 57.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 130 | 111 | 19 | 134 | 57.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 123 | 105 | 18 | 134 | 51.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 86 | 14 | 134 | 45.70 |
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