90
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 30/04/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorthumberland
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Barndale School · All-through · Northumberland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
90
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DQ
Local authority
Northumberland
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 90 | 7.5 | 100% | 0% | 58% | 10% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 69 | 6.9 | 100% | 0% | 52% | 8% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 69 | 8.6 | 100% | 0% | 52% | 11% | 40% |
| 2021/22 | 59 | 8.4 | 100% | 0% | 55% | 10% | 45% |
| 2020/21 | 48 | 4.8 | 100% | 0% | 52% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 37 | 6.2 | 100% | 0% | 59% | 6% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 40 | 6.4 | 100% | 0% | 67% | 12% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 37 | 6.1 | 100% | 0% | 54% | 12% | 40% |
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