Barndale House School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Howling Lane, NE66 1DQ |
| School Website | www.barndalehouse.northumberland.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1665602541 |
| URN | 122384 |
School Census
| Total | 69 |
| Girls/Boys | 18/51 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 26.1%/73.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 03/12/2019 | Requires improvement |
| 14/07/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/07/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 30 April 2024 | Education and residential inspection summary | View |
| 03 December 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 July 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 July 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 December 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 November 2006 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 November 2005 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 18 October 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -10.4 |
| Writing Progress | -10.0 |
| Maths Progress | -10.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 19% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
NCEA St Michael's Church of England Primary School
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Howling Lane, , NE66 1DJ
Swansfield Park Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Avenue, , NE66 1UL