Baytree School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 19
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Baytree School is a special school in Weston-super-Mare for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 84 schools in North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 September 2024, report published 16 October 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 September 2024

The education that pupils receive at Baytree School is exceptional. The school's ambitious sensory and subject-specific curriculums, education, health and care plan (EHC plan) targets and dedicated staff team ensure no limit to pupils' achievements. The 'golden threads' of communication and independence help pupils secure their voice and important life skills. Nothing is left to chance. Every moment in school provides pupils with meaningful opportunities to learn and triumph. Pupils thrive and 'make the most of every day'. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Staff and pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils thoroughly enjoy school and attend regularly. Some pupils cannot attend school due to complex medical needs. However, the skilled and compassionate outreach team works with these pupils in the hospital or at home. This enables pupils to continue their education and remain part of the 'Baytree Family'. Parents and carers describe the relationship with the school as a partnership. Pupils leave the school equipped with the knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe. The school's holistic approach to pupils' development leads to superb outcomes. Opportunities for pupils to complete work experience and community-based activities are frequent and purposeful. Pupils learn to make informed choices and build friendships. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education and life outside school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

13 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

148 pupils on roll, with places for 160

Eligible for free school meals35.1%

35.1%, 8.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.4%

7.4%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Baytree School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westhaven School4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 4.3
Seven Hills6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Lime Hills Academy9 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 2.2
Ravenswood School9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.0
Sedgemoor Manor School9 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 16.7

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Edward Bowen-Roberts
Address
The Campus, Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX
Local authority
North Somerset
URN
109409

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.