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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Prospectus (download)
- Home (other)
- About us (other)
- Mental Health Statement (other)
- Careers (other)
- Key Information (other)
- Key Policies (other)
- Partnerships, Safeguarding & Staffing (other)
- Term Dates 2024-25 (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Percy Hedley Hedleys College (60.2)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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