The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- SENtient Trust
- Head
- Mrs Nikki Burroughs (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shinner's Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDartington Church of England Academy
Primary · Very close
Lifeworks College
Special school · 338m away
Redwood River School
Independent · 411m away
On Track Education West Yarner
Independent · 1.1km away
South Devon Steiner School
Independent · 1.5km away
King Edward VI Community College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Park School
Independent · 1.7km away
Totnes Independent School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bidwell Brook School's Ofsted rating?
Bidwell Brook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bidwell Brook School?
Bidwell Brook School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bidwell Brook School take?
Bidwell Brook School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Bidwell Brook School?
Bidwell Brook School is in Totnes, TQ9 6JU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bidwell Brook School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bidwell Brook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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