Bracken Hill School, Nottingham

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim is that all pupils achieve, progress and grow in an environment where they are safe, happy and are treated with respect at all times. We are committed to continually improving teaching and provision for all our pupils in order that they develop their independence and to work in partnership with parents and carers."

The school runs a breakfast club.

The nearest other special schools to Bracken Hill School are Fountaindale School (2.2 miles); Westbourne School (2.3 miles); Portland College (2.4 miles, Outstanding); and Pollyteach Limited (2.5 miles, Good).

Bracken Hill School is one of 14 schools run by Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 13 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 8% to a further education college.

38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

Almost every pupil at Bracken Hill School has an education, health and care plan (176 of 176 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Bracken Hill School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glenside (sw-bound), 240 metres away.

In 2024/25, Bracken Hill School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.