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Chellow Heights Special School

Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6AL

Good

Inspected 13 June 2023

Good
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
2–11
Ages
267
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Chellow Heights Special School

Chellow Heights Special School is a community special school in Bradford, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 267 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bradford →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
267 / 267 (100%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
13 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.3%
Free school meals
26.4%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

13.2%
Overall absence
34.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

35.9
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
7.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
86.26
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24
£44,207
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,046 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,734
Spend per pupil
£26,731
Income per pupil
32%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6AL
Phone
01274484242
Headteacher
Helen Willett

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chellow Heights Special School?
Chellow Heights Special School is a community special school in Bradford, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Chellow Heights Special School have?
Chellow Heights Special School has 267 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chellow Heights Special School's Ofsted rating?
Chellow Heights Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023).
How does Chellow Heights Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Chellow Heights Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Chellow Heights Special School?
Chellow Heights Special School is located at Thorn Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 6AL.

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