Billing Brook Special School

Billing Brook Special School has maintained its high standards since its previous inspection, continuing to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with special educational needs. The school is characterized by exceptional behavior and attitudes among pupils, who enjoy their learning and engage actively in a variety of activities that enhance their educational experience. Staff have high expectations and effectively support pupils in their academic and personal development, preparing them well for their future endeavors.

Strengths

• Strong relationships and a culture of inclusivity
• Effective pastoral support promoting emotional well-being
• Ambitious curriculum consistently embedded across all areas
• High levels of pupil attendance and participation
• Exceptional behavior management and self-regulation among pupils
• Thorough preparation for life beyond school
• High-quality spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

In 2024–25 pupils at Billing Brook Special School attended 93.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 16.0% 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 Billing Brook Special 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 Billing Brook Special School had 6.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 3.3% 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 Billing Brook Special School had 257 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; 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 2024–25 Billing Brook Special School received £26,355 and spent £24,625 for each of its 256 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £2,811,000 (£10,980 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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What is Billing Brook Special School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Billing Brook Special School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2025.

When was Billing Brook Special School last inspected by Ofsted?

Billing Brook Special School was last inspected in May 2025.

How many pupils does Billing Brook Special School have?

Billing Brook Special School has 257 pupils on roll.

What age range does Billing Brook Special School cover?

Billing Brook Special School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Billing Brook Special School's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Billing Brook Special School?

Billing Brook Special School is at Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8EZ.