Brantwood Specialist School
URN: 136936 • Sheffield S7 1NU
Overview
- Name
- Brantwood Specialist School
- URN
- 136936
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rae Stevenson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142589062
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Kenwood Bank, Sheffield S7 1NU
Summary
Brantwood Specialist School, part of the Ruskin Mill Trust, is an independent special school located in Sheffield. Catering to a mixed-gender population of 51 pupils, the school focuses on providing holistic education tailored to individual needs. With a capacity for 55 students, Brantwood employs the Practical Skills Therapeutic Education method, which integrates practical skills with therapeutic approaches to support students with additional needs.
The curriculum at Brantwood is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing for personalized timetables that address the unique biographies and potential of each student. The school emphasizes experiential learning through craft and land-based activities, fostering both personal development and practical skills. Recent projects, such as collaborative art exhibitions, highlight the school’s commitment to community engagement and creative expression.
Parents have noted the exceptional support provided by the staff, who are dedicated to nurturing each child's growth and well-being. Brantwood Specialist School aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive and develop their potential in a caring community.
The curriculum at Brantwood is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing for personalized timetables that address the unique biographies and potential of each student. The school emphasizes experiential learning through craft and land-based activities, fostering both personal development and practical skills. Recent projects, such as collaborative art exhibitions, highlight the school’s commitment to community engagement and creative expression.
Parents have noted the exceptional support provided by the staff, who are dedicated to nurturing each child's growth and well-being. Brantwood Specialist School aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive and develop their potential in a caring community.
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Ofsted reports (other)
- Home (other)
- Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (other)
- Sep 16 2025 Capturing Colours Brantwood students have undertaken a huge collaborative project to show their work at the Millennium Gallery in Sheffield. This has been a wonderful opportunity to... (other)
- Aug 07 2025 Evie’s Copper Leaves Evie is a pupil at Brantwood Specialist School in Sheffield and has made these beautiful copper leaves for the school to put on display. When we asked her how she fe (other)
- Aug 07 2025 Hobbit House Nestled into the bank at Eyam Farm, part of Brantwood Specialist School is home to a faded hobbit house, with nature taking over and finding home. Despite its looks,... (other)
- Schools (other)
- School policies (other)
- Local Offer (external link) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Becton School (73.4)
- The Rowan School (64.9)
- Landmarks (60.2)
- University of Sheffield (60.2)
- Freeman College (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 7 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 55
- Pupils
- 51
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2011-07-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 51 | 32 | 19 | 55 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 55 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 51 | 41 | 10 | 55 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 51 | 41 | 10 | 55 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 49 | 40 | 9 | 51 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 50 | 0.00 |
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