Hazelbeck Special School, based in Bingley, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Hazelbeck Special School currently has around 158 pupils on roll, which is about 113% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.8% boys and 34.2% girls. Around 30.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 41%.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 43%. white british pupils make up about 39.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1EE
Website: www.hazelbeck.org
Telephone: 01274777107
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Bradford
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lisa Little
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139977

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 140
Number of Pupils: 158
Number of Boys: 104
Number of Girls: 54

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 41% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani43.00%68
White British39.90%63
Bangladeshi4.40%7
Other Asian3.20%5
Indian2.50%4
White and Asian1.30%2
Other Mixed1.30%2
Irish1.30%2
Gypsy/Roma1.30%2
Other White0.60%1
Caribbean0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.21
Local authority average
-0.07
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
40%
Local authority average
36%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
50%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
47.7
Local authority average
43.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hirst Wood Nursery School
Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ
3out of 4 2,355 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Church Street , BD16 2PP
3out of 4 609 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Church Street , BD16 2PP
- not rated 609 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Myrtle Park Primary
Ash Terrace , BD16 1HB
2out of 4 815 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ
3out of 4 1,000 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ
- not rated 1,000 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beckfoot School
Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE
- not rated 122 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Beckfoot School
Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE
- not rated 122 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
3out of 4 1,453 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aire Valley School
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
- not rated 1,514 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Samuel Lister Academy
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
- not rated 1,514 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cottingley Manor RC Middle School
Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ
- not rated 1,275 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gilstead Middle School
Warren Lane , BD16 3LE
- not rated 1,523 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nab Wood Middle School
New Close Road , BD18 4AB
- not rated 1,639 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stoney Lee Middle School
Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY
- not rated 1,702 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wycliffe CofE Middle School
Saltaire Road , BD18 3HZ
- not rated 3,077 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shipley College
Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW
- not rated 2,861 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hazelbeck Special School
Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE
4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Gables
2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB
- not rated 1,608 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Old Gables
2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX
- not rated 1,956 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Lady Lane Park School & Nursery
Lady Lane , BD16 4AP
- not rated 2,401 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Victoria Park Preparatory School
7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL
- not rated 2,862 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.