Barndale School

Howling Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1DQ

Community special school for ages 4–19 in Alnwick. Mixed intake.

Barndale School is a community special school in Alnwick, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. It has nursery classes, boarding provision, a sixth form and special classes, with SEN provision including autism, sensory needs, speech and language needs, social and emotional needs and learning difficulties. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.

The school describes 'The Barndale Way' and says relationships are at the heart of school life, with pupils safe, supported and cared for in a warm atmosphere.

Ages 4–19 · All-through

90 pupils · On roll

Community special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Northumberland’s deadlines and how to apply →