The short version
75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Mark Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Education and residential inspection summary
April 2024 | Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Barndale School's Ofsted rating?
Barndale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barndale School?
Barndale School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barndale School take?
Barndale School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Barndale School?
Barndale School is in Alnwick, NE66 1DQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barndale School have a sixth form?
Yes, Barndale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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