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Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8EZ, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.0 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
256
Capacity
220
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates exceptional quality in its educational provision, reflecting strong parent satisfaction with 98% recommending it. Although there is limited data on academic progress, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 89% of schools, suggesting a solid reputation within the community.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (58 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
School supports development
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
88%
School responds to concerns
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.4%
Black African9.8%
White Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.26149, -0.83469 · NN3 8EZ
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140436
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.billingbrook.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Billing Brook Special School rated by Ofsted?
Billing Brook Special School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2015.
Is Billing Brook Special School a good school?
Billing Brook Special School scores 89.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Billing Brook Special School?
Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Billing Brook Special School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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