Brandles School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Weston Way, SG7 6EY |
| School Website | www.brandles.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1462896351 |
| URN | 147679 |
School Census
| Total | 69 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/69 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 46 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Good |
| 20/02/2018 | Inadequate |
| 26/02/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/02/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2014 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04 June 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.24 |
| Progress 8 | -2.46 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.3 |
| 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 | 0.28 |
| Progress 8 | -2.82 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.35 |
| Progress 8 | -2.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| 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 | 40% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 11.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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St Mary's Junior Mixed School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: St Mary's Way, , SG7 6HY
St Mary's Infants' School
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Address: St Mary's Way, , SG7 6HY
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Providence Way, , SG7 6TT
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clothall Road, , SG7 6PB