Bidwell Brook School

About Bidwell Brook School

Bidwell Brook School is a foundation special school in Totnes, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 153 pupils on roll. It is part of SENtient Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

153 / 140 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Shinner's Bridge, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JU

Phone

01803864120

Executive Headteacher

Nikki Burroughs

Website

www.bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SENtient Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bidwell Brook School?

Bidwell Brook School is a foundation special school in Totnes, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does Bidwell Brook School have?

Bidwell Brook School has 153 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bidwell Brook School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is Bidwell Brook School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bidwell Brook School is part of SENtient Trust.

Where is Bidwell Brook School?

Bidwell Brook School is located at Shinner's Bridge, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JU.