Beverley School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Beverley School.
Beverley School, Middlesbrough
Beverley School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Middlesbrough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Beverley School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Beverley School are Beverley School (under 0.1 miles); Hollis Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); Holmwood School (0.9 miles, Good); and Discovery Special Academy (0.9 miles, Good).
Beverley SchoolHollis AcademyHolmwood SchoolDiscovery Special Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (9%).
Almost every pupil at Beverley School has an education, health and care plan (182 of 183 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is James Cook Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hoylake Road (a), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beverley School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Beverley School issued 7 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
About
Beverley School is a community special school in Middlesbrough, England. The school supports children with autism and is based in a campus with another school, Hollis Academy.
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At a Glance
41.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Beverley School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beverley School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beverley School is in Middlesbrough; for families living there:
Apply to Middlesbrough for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Middlesbrough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Middlesbrough
Across Middlesbrough council
Places available
1,884
Applications
1,913
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Middlesbrough council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
182
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
183
Total Pupils
146
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
38
Teachers
4.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,875
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.3%
Overall absence
21.8%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Beverley School
What are GCSE results like at Beverley School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Beverley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.9. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Beverley School's Ofsted rating?
Beverley School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Beverley School?
No fixed boundary. When Beverley School is oversubscribed, Middlesbrough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Beverley School?
Beverley School has around 183 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beverley School?
8.3% of sessions were missed at Beverley School in 2024/25. 21.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beverley School?
Apply through Middlesbrough's coordinated admissions process, naming Beverley School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is Beverley School?
Beverley School is at Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS4 3JS.