Billing Brook Special School

URN: 140436 • Northampton NN3 8EZ

Overview

Name
Billing Brook Special School
URN
140436
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BILLING BROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
62.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nikki Kennedy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01604773910
Website
Visit
Address
Penistone Road, Northampton NN3 8EZ

Summary

Billing Brook Special School is an all-age academy special converter located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, catering to children and young people with cognition and learning difficulties, as well as communication and interaction challenges. The school currently serves 256 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 220, with a significant portion (75%) being autistic. Billing Brook prioritises a nurturing environment that fosters individual growth and understanding, guided by its core values of kindness, curiosity, and belonging.

The curriculum is designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its pupils, focusing on building communication, resilience, and independence. The school employs a high staff-to-pupil ratio, including qualified teachers, teaching assistants, and specialist therapists, ensuring tailored support for each child's unique requirements. Professional development for staff is a priority, enhancing the quality of education provided.

Billing Brook School actively promotes a positive and inclusive community, encouraging partnerships with parents and carers to support each child's educational journey. The school embraces neurodiversity, celebrating the strengths of its diverse pupil population and empowering them to engage in meaningful activities.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BILLING BROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
220
Pupils
256
Boys
198
Girls
58
FSM %
39.20
Open date
2013-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 256 198 58 220 39.20
2024-09-11 261 204 57 220 38.50
2023-09-11 251 193 58 220 37.50
2022-09-11 251 193 58 220 37.50
2021-09-11 244 190 54 220 37.40
2020-09-11 241 187 54 192 34.30

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