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Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Melton Mowbray·East Midlands·Special School
All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 4–19Co-edDoes not apply
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) is an all-through special school in Melton Mowbray, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
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Data last updated: April 2026
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)'s rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
44/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
17/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
3
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.