256
Pupils · 2024/25
15%
EAL · 2024/25
16%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 16/10/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Billing Brook Special School · All-through · West Northamptonshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
256
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
15%
FSM eligible
40%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
16%
Contact
Address
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, NN3 8EZ
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
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 | 256 | 7.3 | 100% | 15% | 40% | 6% | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 261 | 7.3 | 100% | 13% | 40% | 8% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 257 | 6.5 | 100% | 12% | 41% | 8% | 28% |
| 2021/22 | 251 | 6.9 | 100% | 12% | 43% | 9% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 244 | 6.9 | 100% | 12% | 40% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 228 | 6.1 | 100% | 15% | 46% | 5% | 13% |
| 2017/18 | 227 | 6.6 | 100% | 16% | 44% | 6% | 14% |
| 2016/17 | 220 | 6.5 | 100% | 17% | 43% | 5% | 15% |
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