Special schoolData as of May 2026

Barndale School

Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DQ

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

4-19

FSM

54.1%

Capacity

120

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

10.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

10.0%

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 Barndale School

Barndale School is a secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DQ | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2024 — Good
Dec 2019 — Requires improvement
Jul 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barndale School

What is Barndale School's Ofsted rating?

Barndale School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Barndale School's latest exam results?

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

Where is Barndale School located?

Barndale School is a secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland (NE66 1DQ).

How many pupils attend Barndale School?

Barndale School has around 90 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barndale School with other schools?

View Barndale School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Northumberland.