Batchwood School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Townsend Drive, AL3 5RP |
| School Website | www.batchwood.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1727868021 |
| URN | 117674 |
School Census
| Total | 101 |
| Girls/Boys | 36/65 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 35.6%/64.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 58 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/02/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/02/2022 | Good |
| 06/02/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/02/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 February 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 06 February 2018 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 March 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 26 April 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 04 March 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 September 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 5.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 5.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.53 |
| Progress 8 | -2.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.54 |
| Progress 8 | -1.72 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 6% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.74 |
| Progress 8 | -2.09 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Townsend Drive, , AL3 5RL
Heathlands School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Heathlands Drive, , AL3 5AY
Margaret Wix Primary School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Oaks, , AL3 6EL
St Albans Girls' School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls
Address: Sandridgebury Lane, , AL3 6DB
Bernards Heath Junior School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Watson Avenue, , AL3 5HP
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: 154 Sandridge Road, , AL1 4AP
Townsend Church of England School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Oaks, , AL3 6DR