Brenkley School

URN: 145239 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE13 6DS

Overview

Name
Brenkley School
URN
145239
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
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Susan Park (since 2025)
Telephone
01913003663
Website
Visit
Address
3-5 Brenkley Way, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE13 6DS

Summary

Brenkley School is an independent special school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, catering to a mixed-gender population of 32 pupils, with a capacity of 50. The school is dedicated to providing a personalised educational experience, focusing on individual development through a multi-disciplinary approach. This involves collaboration with parents, referring authorities, and care teams to create tailored learning plans that promote personal achievement and self-reliance.

The school's ethos emphasises the importance of building self-esteem and confidence in students. Brenkley School employs a structured framework of rules, rewards, and sanctions to manage behaviour effectively, ensuring a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Therapeutic work is also integrated into the curriculum to enhance students' emotional well-being.

In addition to academic learning, Brenkley School offers a variety of activities and experiences aimed at preparing pupils for future education and career opportunities. The school strives to foster a sense of community and inclusion, helping students develop the skills necessary to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Key details

LA
North Tyneside
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
50
Pupils
32
Boys
18
Girls
14
FSM %
Open date
2017-11-23
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 32 18 14 50
2024-09-11 26 12 14 30
2023-09-11 12 6 6 30 0.00
2022-09-11 12 6 6 20 0.00
2021-09-11 8 6 2 10 0.00
2020-09-11 9 6 3 10 0.00

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