Batchwood School

About Batchwood School

Batchwood School is a community special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 111 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 12.4 (2025/26). 50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

111 / 108 (103%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 February 2022

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

Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP

Phone

01727868021

Executive Headteacher

Ross Whitaker

Website

www.batchwood.herts.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Batchwood School?

Batchwood School is a community special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Batchwood School have?

Batchwood School has 111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Batchwood School's Ofsted rating?

Batchwood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 February 2022).

How does Batchwood School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Batchwood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 12.4 in 2025/26.

Where is Batchwood School?

Batchwood School is located at Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP.