Oastlers School

Oastlers School is performing exceptionally well, providing a strong and supportive educational environment for its pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school has established a culture of high expectations and ambition, enabling pupils to thrive and achieve impressive academic progress despite starting points that are often below age-related expectations. The emphasis on individual support, effective safeguarding, and the development of essential life skills prepares pupils well for their transition to adulthood and future opportunities.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve exceptionally well academically.
• Strong emphasis on personal development and wellbeing.
• Excellent attendance and positive behavior among pupils.
• Rigorous and well-structured curriculum that adapts to pupils' needs.
• Effective partnerships with parents and external organizations.

In 2024–25 pupils at Oastlers School attended 78.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 52.0% 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, 6.1% of pupils at Oastlers 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 Oastlers School had 6.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 3.8% 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 Oastlers School had 179 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

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 Oastlers School received £30,851 and spent £28,142 for each of its 164 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £761,000 (£4,643 per pupil).

Across all 12 schools of Exceed Academies Trust, income was £8,803 and spending £8,779 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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Oastlers School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which runs 12 schools. The nearest others:

• Bowling Park Primary School Bradford
• Knowleswood Primary School Bradford
• Horton Park Primary School Bradford
• Copthorne Primary School Bradford
• Horton Grange Primary School Bradford
• Appleton Academy Bradford
• Cavendish Primary School Bradford
• Holybrook Primary School Bradford
• Cottingley Village Primary School Bingley
• Baildon Glen Primary School Shipley

What is Oastlers School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oastlers School is Exceptional, from an inspection in May 2026.

When was Oastlers School last inspected by Ofsted?

Oastlers School was last inspected in May 2026.

How many pupils does Oastlers School have?

Oastlers School has 179 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oastlers School cover?

Oastlers School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

What are Oastlers School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 12.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Oastlers School?

Oastlers School is at Flockton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7RH.