Broomhill Bank School

Broomhill Bank School continues to demonstrate its status as a good school, with pupils expressing pride and enthusiasm for their educational environment. The school has made significant strides since its last inspection, particularly in raising expectations and improving overall outcomes. The curriculum is designed to be flexible and responsive to the diverse needs of the students, with a strong emphasis on personal development and pastoral care, contributing to a positive school culture. Furthermore, the school's commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs is commendable, creating an inclusive community.

Strengths

• Strong pastoral care and clear behavior expectations
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils
• Effective adaptation of the curriculum to meet diverse needs
• High-quality art and design program with impressive student output
• Support for pupils with special educational needs is well-implemented
• Pupils' understanding of equalities and different cultures is well-developed
• Strong leadership development across the school
• High staff morale and support from school leaders

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent adaptation of teaching to move learning on quickly
• Occasional lack of clarity for pupils regarding key learning objectives

In 2024–25 pupils at Broomhill Bank School attended 80.7% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 48.1% 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, 5.1% of pupils at Broomhill Bank 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 Broomhill Bank School had 6.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.6% 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 Broomhill Bank School had 404 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs; 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 Broomhill Bank School received £28,097 and spent £27,679 for each of its 404 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £295,000 (£729 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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All schools in Tunbridge Wells · Kent local authority: places and applications

Broomhill Bank School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (Ksent), which runs 11 schools. The nearest others:

• Nexus Foundation Special School Tonbridge
• Five Acre Wood School Maidstone
• Ifield School Gravesend
• The Orchard School Canterbury
• The Beacon Folkestone Folkestone
• Elms School Dover
• Laleham Gap School Ramsgate
• Foreland Fields School Ramsgate
• St Anthony's School Margate
• Stone Bay School Broadstairs

What is Broomhill Bank School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Broomhill Bank School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Broomhill Bank School last inspected by Ofsted?

Broomhill Bank School was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Broomhill Bank School have?

Broomhill Bank School has 404 pupils on roll.

What age range does Broomhill Bank School cover?

Broomhill Bank School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Broomhill Bank School?

Broomhill Bank School is at Broomhill Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB.