Batchwood School
Special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Report card, Apr 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 20 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby special schools
- 0.4 milesHeathlands School
School remains Outstanding (Feb 2023)
- 2.1 milesWatling View School
Improved significantly (Apr 2025)
- 3.8 milesSt Luke's School
Good (Jun 2023)
- 4.3 milesWoodfield School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Oct 2024)
- 4.7 milesHaywood Grove School
School remains Good (Feb 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.