Bidwell Brook School
Foundation special school · Ages 3–19 · Totnes, Devon
Bidwell Brook School is a special school in Totnes, Devon for ages 3–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Shinner's Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6JU
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 151 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 49% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 24 March 2026
Strengths
- “It is valued and makes a difference in school and beyond.”
- “Pupils’ confidence and individuality are fostered through staff commitment and skill in meeting their needs and aspirations for what they can achieve, academically and personally.”
- “Developing communication and forming nurturing relationships underpin each pupil's experience of school, from the early years through to the sixth form.”
To improve
- “However, leaders continue to improve the consistency and strengthen the precision with which the early years curriculum impacts on what children know and can do.”
- “The school has gone through a challenging year, which impacted considerably on the school community.”
- “They are now able to focus on strengthening the precision and clarity of their oversight and closer evaluation of the impact of their decisions so that the most effective education offer is in place across all aspects of the school provision.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
- River Dart Academy 0.2 mi Not judged
- Redwood River School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- On Track Education West Yarner 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- South Devon Steiner School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Park School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Totnes Independent School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Christophers School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- On Track Education Totnes 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade