153
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
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 · 21/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDevon
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Bidwell Brook School · All-through · Devon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
153
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
50%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Shinner's Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6JU
Local authority
Devon
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 | 153 | 8.1 | 100% | 1% | 50% | 11% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 154 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 48% | 10% | 31% |
| 2022/23 | 158 | 8.1 | 100% | 1% | 49% | 10% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 159 | 9.1 | 100% | 1% | 49% | 12% | 40% |
| 2020/21 | 138 | 9.2 | 100% | 1% | 43% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 119 | 9.2 | 100% | 1% | 43% | 8% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 112 | 9.2 | 100% | 2% | 45% | 7% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 104 | 7.9 | 100% | 4% | 46% | 8% | 32% |
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