Brent Knoll School
URN: 100760 • London SE23 2QU
Overview
- Name
- Brent Knoll School
- URN
- 100760
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- *Co-op Brent Knoll and Watergate Co-operative Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Shaw (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086991047
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Perry Rise, London SE23 2QU
Summary
Brent Knoll School is a Foundation special school located in the London Borough of Lewisham, catering to children aged 4–17 with complex social, communication, and interaction difficulties, including autism. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of its 175 pupils, who benefit from high adult-to-pupil ratios and tailored support strategies.
The curriculum at Brent Knoll is designed to provide individualised pathways for learners, ensuring they develop essential skills for life beyond school. The school implements a range of specialist provisions, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and various interventions to support literacy and numeracy. Additionally, the school promotes independence through initiatives like the Independent Travel Training Programme and community-based learning opportunities.
Brent Knoll values strong partnerships with families and actively engages parents through workshops and forums. The school’s ethos focuses on empowering pupils to become active citizens, with an emphasis on personal development and emotional well-being, ensuring each child can thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Brent Knoll is designed to provide individualised pathways for learners, ensuring they develop essential skills for life beyond school. The school implements a range of specialist provisions, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and various interventions to support literacy and numeracy. Additionally, the school promotes independence through initiatives like the Independent Travel Training Programme and community-based learning opportunities.
Brent Knoll values strong partnerships with families and actively engages parents through workshops and forums. The school’s ethos focuses on empowering pupils to become active citizens, with an emphasis on personal development and emotional well-being, ensuring each child can thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lewisham
- Age range
- 4 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- *Co-op Brent Knoll and Watergate Co-operative Trust
- Capacity
- 162
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 55.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 137 | 38 | 162 | 55.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 134 | 34 | 162 | 51.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 152 | 124 | 28 | 154 | 41.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 152 | 124 | 28 | 154 | 41.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 156 | 127 | 29 | 154 | 44.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 149 | 122 | 27 | 154 | 49.00 |
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