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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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