Brandles School is a special academy in Baldock, Hertfordshire, for boys aged 11 to 16. It supports autism and SEMH.
- Ages 11–16
- 71 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 71 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Smith
- Part of
- Brighter Futures Educational Trust
- Opened
- 1 February 2020
- Free school meals
- 63.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 147679
Needs it supports
2 needs: autism, SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Hertfordshire (9)
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 Hertfordshire 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
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6EY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Lordship Farm Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.0 miles
- North Herts Education Support Centre Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 2.4 miles
All SEND schools in Hertfordshire
By need in Hertfordshire: Autism (26) · Speech and language (22) · SEMH (10) · Moderate learning (10) · Severe learning (9) · PMLD (5) · Physical (4) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Brandles School
How do I get a place at Brandles 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 Brandles School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Brandles School support?
Autism and social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Brandles School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys only.
What is Brandles School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 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 Brandles School?
Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6EY, in Hertfordshire.
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