The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- BILLING BROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nikki Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLumbertubs Primary School
Primary · Very close
Northampton Academy
Secondary · 366m away
Lings Primary School
Primary · 439m away
Edgewood School
Independent · 761m away
Woodvale Primary Academy
Primary · 788m away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 799m away
Weston Favell Academy
Secondary · 857m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Billing Brook Special School's Ofsted rating?
Billing Brook Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Billing Brook Special School?
Billing Brook Special School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Billing Brook Special School take?
Billing Brook Special School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Billing Brook Special School?
Billing Brook Special School is in Northampton, NN3 8EZ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Billing Brook Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Billing Brook Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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