111
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
57%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 01/02/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHertfordshire
PhaseSecondary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Batchwood School · Secondary · Hertfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
111
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
54%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
57%
Contact
Address
Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5RP
Local authority
Hertfordshire
Website
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 | 111 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 54% | 25% | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 107 | 6.9 | 100% | 0% | 53% | 24% | 55% |
| 2022/23 | 101 | 8.0 | 100% | 0% | 60% | 28% | 67% |
| 2021/22 | 93 | 7.3 | 100% | 0% | 63% | 26% | 68% |
| 2020/21 | 89 | 7.8 | 100% | 0% | 61% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 72 | 5.9 | 100% | 0% | 67% | 26% | 58% |
| 2017/18 | 72 | 5.6 | 100% | 0% | 67% | 26% | 63% |
| 2016/17 | 68 | 5.0 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 32% | 66% |
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