# Brandles School — Baldock, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr P Smith

## Contact

- **Address:** Brandles School Weston Way Baldock
- **Phone:** 01462 896351
- **Website:** https://www.brandles.herts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/baldock/brandles-school-21199

## About

Brandles School is a secondary school that specialises in catering for boys with emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. It is a successful, warm, welcoming, happy school with a huge range of clubs, visits and other enrichment opportunities for our young people.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Support for Our Son: My family and I have been blown away by the care and dedication of the staff at Brandles School. They have been incredibly supportive of our son, who has faced significant challenges in the past. The emphasis on respect, self-esteem and confidence has really resonated with us, and we feel confident that he is in a nurturing environment. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — An Amazing School That Truly Cares: We've been blown away by the level of care and support that our son has received at Brandles School. The staff are all so passionate about what they do, and it really shows in the way they interact with the students. The school's values of respect, self-esteem and confidence are truly embedded, and we feel lucky to have found such an amazing school for our son. *(Aug 2022)*
- **4/5** — Positive Experience, but Some Areas for Improvement: We've been generally pleased with Brandles School so far, but there are a few areas where we feel the school could improve. Communication between teachers and parents could be better, and we've had some issues with the school's IT systems. However, the staff are clearly committed to the school's values, and we appreciate the emphasis on respect and self-esteem. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Truly Life-Changing Experience for Our Son: Our son attended Brandles School a few years ago, and it was a truly life-changing experience for him. The school's focus on individual strengths and pastoral care was exactly what he needed, and he thrived under the guidance of the excellent teachers and support staff. *(Jun 2021)*

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