Pebble Brook School

Pebble Brook School continues to maintain its status as a good school, demonstrating a strong commitment to preparing pupils for future success. Pupils show exceptionally positive attitudes towards learning and have access to a rich curriculum that includes a unique focus on social skills and resilience. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school prioritizes holistic development, emphasizing both academic achievements and personal growth.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive with exceptionally positive attitudes to learning.
• The school has a nurturing and inclusive ethos.
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive environment.
• Effective planning helps ensure pupils are prepared for next educational steps.
• A well-planned curriculum provides varied enriching experiences.
• Staff work closely with therapists to support pupils' specific communication needs.
• Pupils develop independence through practical experiences like work placements.
• The school encourages pupil involvement in decision-making processes.

Areas for Improvement

• Information systems for monitoring attendance and wellbeing are not streamlined.

In 2024–25 pupils at Pebble Brook School attended 88.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 35.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.7% of pupils at Pebble Brook School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Pebble Brook School had 9.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Pebble Brook School had 180 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Pebble Brook School received £25,386 and spent £25,392 for each of its 180 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £489,000 (£2,719 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Pebble Brook School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Pebble Brook School is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Pebble Brook School last inspected by Ofsted?

Pebble Brook School was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Pebble Brook School have?

Pebble Brook School has 180 pupils on roll.

What age range does Pebble Brook School cover?

Pebble Brook School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Pebble Brook School?

Pebble Brook School is at Churchill Avenue, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8LZ.