Kennel Lane School is a special academy in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, for children and young people aged 3 to 19. It supports autism, physical, moderate learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 3–19
- 198 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 198 (places for 198)
- Headteacher
- Ms Jennifer Baker (Gibson) (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Corvus Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 March 2024
- Free school meals
- 34.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bracknell Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 150388
Needs it supports
4 needs: autism, physical and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Bracknell Forest (4)
- Severe learning difficulty
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability
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 Bracknell Forest 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, November 2015
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Kennel Lane, Bracknell, RG42 2EX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Sandy Lane Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.5 miles
- Garth Hill College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- King's Academy Binfield Mainstream + base · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
All SEND schools in Bracknell Forest
By need in Bracknell Forest: Autism (9) · Moderate learning (5) · Speech and language (4)
Questions about Kennel Lane School
How do I get a place at Kennel Lane 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 Kennel Lane School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Kennel Lane School support?
Autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty and severe learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Kennel Lane School take?
Aged 3 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Kennel Lane School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Kennel Lane School?
Kennel Lane, Bracknell, RG42 2EX, in Bracknell Forest.
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