Compare Brandles School and North Herts Education Support Centre and Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Brandles School (Not applicable) in Baldock; North Herts Education Support Centre (Not applicable) in Letchworth Garden City; Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy (Not applicable) in Letchworth Garden City — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brandles School, North Herts Education Support Centre and Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy. They are not applicable phase and academy special sponsor led, pupil referral unit and academy special converter type located around Baldock, Hertfordshire and Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (North Herts Education Support Centre), published Sep 2014. The lowest is 2 (Brandles School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Brandles School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 35–40%, range 0–5%–65–70%; all within the Larwood Academy Trust trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Brandles School SG7 6EY	North Herts Education Support Centre SG6 3LY	Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy SG6 2PT
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Baldock Hertfordshire SG7 6EY	Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3LY	Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 2PT
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Jul 2024	1 26 Sep 2014	2 28 Mar 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	70	—	125
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Larwood Academy Trust	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.brandles.herts.sch.uk	www.northhertsesc.herts.sch.uk	www.woolgrove.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01462896351	01462487207	01462622422
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brandles School

SG7 6EY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Baldock
Hertfordshire
SG7 6EY
Ofsted: 2 11 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Larwood Academy Trust
Website: www.brandles.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462896351

North Herts Education Support Centre

SG6 3LY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3LY
Ofsted: 1 26 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.northhertsesc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462487207

Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy

SG6 2PT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 2PT
Ofsted: 2 28 Mar 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.woolgrove.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462622422

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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