Brandles School

Special
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brandles School is a special school in Baldock for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 11 July 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

11 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score2.6

2.6, 43.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.15

0.15, 3.94 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

71 pupils on roll, with places for 70

Eligible for free school meals63.4%

63.4%, 36.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.4%

1.4%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.4%

1.4%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98.6%

98.6%, 92.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brandles School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Larwood School	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Lonsdale School	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 0.3
The Valley School	7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 0.2
Greenside School	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy special sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Boys
Headteacher: Mr Paul Smith
Phone: 01462896351
Website: brandles.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6EY
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 147679

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.