Brimble Hill Special School, Swindon
Brimble Hill Special School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Swindon, part of Brunel Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brimble Hill Special School in detail
Brimble Hill Special School in its own words
In its own words: "Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured in their own way. All children are valued and respected and offered equal opportunities. Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships, within a safe, secure, enabling environment."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Brimble Hill Special School are Uplands School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Churchward School (1.1 miles, Good); Compass Community School Wheatley Park (1.6 miles, Good); and St Luke's Academy (2.3 miles, Good).
Uplands SchoolChurchward SchoolCompass Community School Wheatley ParkSt Luke's Academy
The trust
Brimble Hill Special School is one of 8 schools run by Brunel Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Brimble Hill Special School has an education, health and care plan (124 of 124 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Brimble Hill Special School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Birkdale Close (w-bound), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Brimble Hill Special School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
39.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Brimble Hill Special School
Issue 274 - 20th July 2026
20 Jul 2026
Issue 273 - 06th July 2026
6 Jul 2026
Issue 272 - 22nd June 2026
22 Jun 2026
Issue 271 - 08th June 2026
8 Jun 2026
Summer Activities 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Brimble Hill Special School is in Swindon; for families living there:
- Swindon's school travel policy: School travel support
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Swindon is 15.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
132%
Over capacity
124 pupils
94 places
30 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Swindon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Swindon
Across Swindon council
Places available
2,867
Applications
2,914
Got 1st preference
90.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All secondary applications across Swindon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
124
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brimble Hill Special School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
94
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
6.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,749
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.9%
Overall absence
39.8%
Persistent absence
113
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Brimble Hill Special School
Questions parents ask about Brimble Hill Special School
What are SATs results like at Brimble Hill Special School?
Of the pupils at Brimble Hill Special School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Brimble Hill Special School's Ofsted rating?
Brimble Hill Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Brimble Hill Special School?
No fixed boundary. When Brimble Hill Special School is oversubscribed, Swindon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Brimble Hill Special School?
Brimble Hill Special School has around 124 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Brimble Hill Special School have specialist SEN provision?
Brimble Hill Special School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Brimble Hill Special School?
11.9% of sessions were missed at Brimble Hill Special School in 2024/25. 39.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brimble Hill Special School?
Apply through Swindon's coordinated admissions process, naming Brimble Hill Special 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.
How many road collisions happen near Brimble Hill Special School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Swindon is 15.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brimble Hill Special School?
Brimble Hill Special School is at Tadpole Lane, Redhouse, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)