Special schoolData as of May 2026

Billing Brook Special School

Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, NN3 8EZ

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Pupils

256

Ages

4-19

FSM

39.2%

Capacity

220

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2015

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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About Billing Brook Special School

Billing Brook Special School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 256 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Oct 2019 — School remains Outstanding
Jun 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Billing Brook Special School

What is Billing Brook Special School's Ofsted rating?

Billing Brook Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Billing Brook Special School's latest exam results?

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

Where is Billing Brook Special School located?

Billing Brook Special School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN3 8EZ).

How many pupils attend Billing Brook Special School?

Billing Brook Special School has around 256 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Billing Brook Special School with other schools?

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