Special schoolData as of May 2026

Brackenfield Special School

Bracken Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4DA

Community special school

Pupils

206

Ages

3-18

FSM

45.6%

Capacity

280

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Brackenfield Special School

Brackenfield Special School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 206 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Bracken Road, Nottingham, NG10 4DA | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brackenfield Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Outstanding
Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Brackenfield Special School

What is Brackenfield Special School's Ofsted rating?

Brackenfield Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Brackenfield Special School's latest exam results?

Brackenfield Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Brackenfield Special School located?

Brackenfield Special School is a secondary school in Nottingham, Derbyshire (NG10 4DA).

How many pupils attend Brackenfield Special School?

Brackenfield Special School has around 206 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Brackenfield Special School with other schools?

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