Is Brandles School a boys school?

Yes — Brandles School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Brandles School have?

Brandles School has 70 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Brandles School's Ofsted rating?

Brandles School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Brandles School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Brandles School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.5 in 2025/26.

Is Brandles School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Brandles School is part of BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Brandles School?

Brandles School is located at Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY.

Brandles School

Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY

Good

Inspected 4 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

5.5

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Brandles School

Brandles School is an academy special sponsor led in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 70 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.5 (2025/26). 63.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 70 / 70 (100%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

63.4%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

98.6%

SEN support

1.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

19.2%

Overall absence

59.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

12.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

7.4

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

13.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£47,262

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,267 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£30,429

Spend per pupil

£30,114

Income per pupil

49%

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: Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY
Phone: 01462896351
Head Teacher: Paul Smith
Website: www.brandles.herts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brandles School?: Brandles School is an academy special sponsor led in Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
Is Brandles School a boys school?: Yes — Brandles School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Brandles School have?: Brandles School has 70 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Brandles School's Ofsted rating?: Brandles School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does Brandles School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Brandles School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.5 in 2025/26.
Is Brandles School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Brandles School is part of BRIGHTER FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Brandles School?: Brandles School is located at Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY.