Northcott School and Sixth Form College

Northcott School and Sixth Form College is an outstanding institution that has shown remarkable growth since its last inspection. The ambitious curriculum ensures that all pupils, who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), achieve highly from various starting points. The nurturing environment fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, leading to a sense of belonging and safety. The school not only focuses on academic success but also emphasizes personal development, preparing students effectively for life beyond school with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.

Strengths

• Excellent curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Highly effective staff relationships that promote pupil well-being.
• Exceptional personal development programs integrated throughout the school experience.
• Strong behaviour management with pupils demonstrating respect and empathy.
• High-quality leadership and governance that drive ongoing improvement.
• Focused support for pupils with SEND to ensure effective learning.
• Outstanding careers education preparing students for adulthood.

In 2024–25 pupils at Northcott School and Sixth Form College attended 90.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.0% 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, 6.0% of pupils at Northcott School and Sixth Form College 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 Northcott School and Sixth Form College had 8.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 4.2% 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 Northcott School and Sixth Form College had 195 pupils, 99.5% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs.

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 Northcott School and Sixth Form College received £27,081 and spent £24,166 for each of its 195 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,030,000 (£5,282 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 Northcott School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Northcott School and Sixth Form College is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Northcott School and Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

Northcott School and Sixth Form College was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Northcott School and Sixth Form College have?

Northcott School and Sixth Form College has 195 pupils on roll.

What age range does Northcott School and Sixth Form College cover?

Northcott School and Sixth Form College for pupils aged 3 to 19.

Where is Northcott School and Sixth Form College?

Northcott School and Sixth Form College is at Northcott School, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4EL.