Alderman Knight School is a council-run special school in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, for children and young people aged 7 to 19. It supports speech and language, autism and moderate learning.
- Ages 7–19
- 238 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Council special school
- Ages
- 7 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 238 (places for 220)
- Headteacher
- Mr Timothy Blakey (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 33.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 115825
Needs it supports
4 needs: speech and language, autism and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Gloucestershire (12)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Gloucestershire (13)
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Gloucestershire (8)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Gloucestershire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, January 2019; school remains Outstanding (April 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in January 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Norton College Tewkesbury Independent · Ages 11–19 0.3 miles
- Abbey View Alternative provision · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.6 miles
- Christ Church CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 6.8 miles
All SEND schools in Gloucestershire
By need in Gloucestershire: Speech and language (14) · Autism (13) · SEMH (10) · Moderate learning (9) · Vision (7) · Physical (7) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (6) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3)
Questions about Alderman Knight School
How do I get a place at Alderman Knight School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Alderman Knight School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Alderman Knight School support?
Speech, language and communication, autism and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Alderman Knight School take?
Aged 7 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Alderman Knight School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Alderman Knight School?
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JJ, in Gloucestershire.
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