Special
Ofsted Good
About Batchwood School
Batchwood School is a Secondary school that specialises in working with students who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We are proud of our learning environment and the high standards of achievement and behaviour reached by all students at the school.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Ross Whitaker
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.6
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
8.7
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-2.09
Progress 8
Well below average
5.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
5.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
0.0% entered EBacc
0.0% achieved EBacc
20 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Batchwood School has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
D
David T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 15, 2022
5.0
"A Great Place for Support"
Batchwood School has been a godsend for my son, who was struggling in a mainstream school. The staff are highly skilled and really understand the needs of students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The annual Christmas dinner was a lovely touch - it really feels like a community!
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 10, 2022
5.0
"Amazing School that Truly Cares"
We have been blown away by the kindness and compassion shown by the staff at Batchwood School. The facilities are excellent, and the values of Passion, Belief and Courage are truly lived out every day. My child has grown in confidence and resilience thanks to the school's support.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
L
Lily P
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2020
4.0
"Mixed Feelings about Batchwood"
We were initially impressed by the school's Ofsted report and the emphasis on the three A's. However, our experience was mixed - while the staff were friendly and supportive, we found the curriculum to be a bit too focused on behavior management. Still, our child made some good friends and we appreciate the efforts they made to include us in the learning process.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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