Alderman Knight School

Alderman Knight School continues to be recognized as an outstanding educational institution, demonstrating exceptional care and a strong commitment to the needs of each child. The school fosters an environment in which students are proud to attend, showcasing exemplary behavior and high levels of attendance. The emphasis on personal development is noteworthy, with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities available to encourage independence and skills enhancement, preparing students well for adulthood. Stakeholder satisfaction, particularly among parents, remains high, reflecting the school's supportive community.

Strengths

• Exceptional quality of education tailored to individual needs.
• High expectations that promote excellent pupil outcomes.
• Outstanding personal development opportunities.
• Strong staff expertise and clear information presentation.
• Ambitious reading programs ensuring students learn to read quickly.
• Effective safeguarding measures in place.

In 2024–25 pupils at Alderman Knight School attended 93.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 21.4% 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, 0.4% of pupils at Alderman Knight 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 Alderman Knight School had 6.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 9.4% 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 Alderman Knight School had 238 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

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 Alderman Knight School received £24,652 and spent £23,865 for each of its 238 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £2,963,000 (£12,450 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 Alderman Knight School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Alderman Knight School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Alderman Knight School last inspected by Ofsted?

Alderman Knight School was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Alderman Knight School have?

Alderman Knight School has 238 pupils on roll.

What age range does Alderman Knight School cover?

Alderman Knight School for pupils aged 7 to 19.

What are Alderman Knight School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.9, and 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Alderman Knight School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Alderman Knight School?

Alderman Knight School is at Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JJ.