Bleasdale School

Bleasdale School is an exceptional educational institution where every pupil is valued and supported in their growth. The school has established an effective environment that prioritizes the needs of its students, leading to high achievement across various learning outcomes. Staff members demonstrate a deep understanding of the diverse needs of pupils, particularly in developing communication skills and supporting those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school's ambitious curriculum fosters excitement and active participation, contributing to the high standards of education.

Strengths

• Exceptional support for communication development in pupils.
• High expectations and personalized learning for all pupils.
• Strong emphasis on personal development and community contribution.
• Outstanding leadership and passionate staff commitment.

In 2024–25 pupils at Bleasdale School attended 87.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 37.0% 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, 0.0% of pupils at Bleasdale 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 Bleasdale School had 5.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% 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 Bleasdale School had 88 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 Bleasdale School received £29,200 and spent £29,212 for each of its 88 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £220,000 (£2,500 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 Bleasdale School's Ofsted rating?

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

When was Bleasdale School last inspected by Ofsted?

Bleasdale School was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Bleasdale School have?

Bleasdale School has 88 pupils on roll.

What age range does Bleasdale School cover?

Bleasdale School for pupils aged 2 to 19.

What are Bleasdale School's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Bleasdale School?

Bleasdale School is at 27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG.