How many pupils does Barndale School have?

Barndale School has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barndale School's Ofsted rating?

Barndale School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

Where is Barndale School?

Barndale School is located at Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ.

Barndale School

Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ

Good

Inspected 30 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Barndale School

Barndale School is a community special school in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 90 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 90 / 120 (75%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

51.8%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Attendance

10.1%

Overall absence

35.3%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

7.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

23.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24

£46,458

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,492 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

7.7% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£27,104

Spend per pupil

£25,942

Income per pupil

34%

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: Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ
Phone: 01665602541
Headteacher: Mark Phillips
Website: www.barndalehouse.northumberland.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barndale School?: Barndale School is a community special school in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Barndale School have?: Barndale School has 90 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barndale School's Ofsted rating?: Barndale School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Barndale School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Barndale School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Barndale School?: Barndale School is located at Howling Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1DQ.

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