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Brandles School

Academy special sponsor led · Baldock · SG7 6EY

Ages 11–16 · 71 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

3.9

Overall absence

26.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-04

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.46
−20+2
Attainment 83.9
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+6%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence26.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)65.3%
Unauthorised10.2%
Authorised absence
16.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
21.3%
Enrolments in measure
75

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

71 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
71
Boys / girls
71 / 0
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
71 / 70 (101%)
Free school meals
63.4%
FSM pupils
45
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
Brighter Futures Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Smith

Location

Address
Weston Way
Postcode
SG7 6EY
Town
Baldock
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
North Hertfordshire
Constituency
North East Hertfordshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
70 on roll / 70 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy special sponsor led, Ages 11–16, in Baldock, Hertfordshire, 71 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 63.4%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Baldock
8
Academies among open schools in Baldock
38% (3)
Open schools in SG7
8
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • St Mary's Infants' School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM23.2%

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  • Weston Way Nursery School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • FSM0.0%

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    • FSM32.8%

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    • KS20%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM37.6%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Smith
Telephone
01462896351
Website
www.brandles.herts.sch.uk

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