Brackenfield Special School

About Brackenfield Special School

Brackenfield Special School is a community special school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 206 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 52.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 3–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

206 / 280 (74%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2024

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Bracken Road, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4DA

Phone

01159733710

Headteacher

Trish Turner

Website

www.brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brackenfield Special School?

Brackenfield Special School is a community special school in Nottingham, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18.

How many pupils does Brackenfield Special School have?

Brackenfield Special School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Brackenfield Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Brackenfield Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Brackenfield Special School?

Brackenfield Special School is located at Bracken Road, Nottingham, Derbyshire, NG10 4DA.