Bettridge School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 2–19144 pupils

Warden Hill Road, GL51 3ATWebsite01242514934

Good144 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Inspected Nov 2022

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils144

Good3y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils144

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

144 / 150 (96%)

Avg Class Size

~8*

Head Teacher

Mrs Jo Bleasdale

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2022

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

12.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.1%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence37.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty69 (48%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty30 (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 (11%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 (3%)

Physical Disability2 (1%)

Visual Impairment1 (1%)

Other1 (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 25

Teaching assistants (FTE)59

Support staff (FTE)70

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils144

Free school meals 38.2%

English as additional language 9.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British78.5%

White Other6.3%

Indian2.1%

Unclassified2.1%

Pakistani2.1%

Bangladeshi2.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Black African1.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.7%

Mixed Other0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.7%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£30,691

total expenditure per pupil

+£23,291 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,085

Support staff£12,541

Premises£1,399

Energy£668

Learning resources£1,421

Income per pupil£32,909

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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