245
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
24%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityLeicestershire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusClosed
Overview of Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) · All-through · Leicestershire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
245
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
41%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
24%
Contact
Address
Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1HA
Local authority
Leicestershire
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Telephone
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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 | 245 | 7.2 | 100% | 1% | 41% | 9% | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 228 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 38% | 12% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 224 | 7.7 | 100% | 1% | 37% | 11% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 212 | 6.8 | 100% | 1% | 40% | 10% | 30% |
| 2020/21 | 201 | 7.3 | 100% | 2% | 32% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 155 | 7.7 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 8% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 161 | 8.6 | 100% | 2% | 36% | 10% | 31% |
| 2016/17 | 150 | 7.9 | 100% | 2% | 32% | 8% | 24% |
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