Bidwell Brook School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
158
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(20/06/2023)
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98%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
39.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
48.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Shinner's Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
TQ9 6JU
01803864120

School Description

Pupils enjoy coming to this happy school. They arrive in the morning with smiles for the staff who greet them, eager to get on with the rest of the day. Pupils are proud of their school. They show interest in visitors and enthusiastically share how much they enjoy school. They have a voice and have influenced many improvements around the school. The executive headteacher and her staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and conduct. All staff use consistent language and thoughtful approaches to support pupils. For example, pupils learn to identify their emotional state and develop strategies to manage their own behaviour. As a result, there is a calm atmosphere around the school. Pupils have positive relationships with staff. They know that adults are there to help and keep them safe. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They are confident that adults will deal with it quickly if it were to happen. Pupils are enthusiastic about the range of activities they take part in. They can gain a sense of adventure exploring the school’s extensive wooded area or try water sports for the first time. Leaders ensure all pupils experience challenges and build their confidence.

Bidwell Brook School Parent Reviews



86% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 41% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 50% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 48% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 66% Strongly Agree 11% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>66, "strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 50% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 20% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 14% Disagree 27% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 34% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 48% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 41% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 36% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 41% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 16% Agree 43% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>16, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 41% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023
Yes 86% No 14% {"yes"=>86, "no"=>14} Figures based on 44 responses up to 20-06-2023

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