Brookfields School
URN: 146110 • Widnes WA8 3JA
Overview
- Name
- Brookfields School
- URN
- 146110
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Ainsworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514244329
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorfield Road, Widnes WA8 3JA
Summary
Brookfields School is a primary special academy located in Halton, specifically in Widnes and Runcorn. As part of the Shaw Education Trust, the school caters to pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, as well as those on the autistic spectrum. With a current enrolment of 131 students, Brookfields operates across two sites, with the lower school situated in Runcorn, where it shares facilities with Hallwood Park Primary School.
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and specialist education tailored to meet the individual needs of its students. Brookfields emphasizes a personalised curriculum designed to foster learning and achievement, supported by a dedicated team of skilled staff. The school values collaboration with families and the wider community to enhance educational outcomes and celebrate the achievements of all pupils.
Brookfields School also offers various support services, including therapy and outreach programs, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular communication and can request information or arrange visits via the school office.
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and specialist education tailored to meet the individual needs of its students. Brookfields emphasizes a personalised curriculum designed to foster learning and achievement, supported by a dedicated team of skilled staff. The school values collaboration with families and the wider community to enhance educational outcomes and celebrate the achievements of all pupils.
Brookfields School also offers various support services, including therapy and outreach programs, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular communication and can request information or arrange visits via the school office.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Consent Forms (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- General Advice and Tips for a SEND Friendly Classroom (sen)
- Sensory Activities for Your Classroom (sen)
- Whole School Approach to SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions and Transition (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Brookfields School (68.6)
- Ashley High School (67.2)
- Chesnut Lodge Special School (51.1)
- Middleton Lodge (45.2)
- Poppy Field School (35.0)
Key details
- LA
- Halton
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 92
- Pupils
- 131
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 50.40
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 131 | 95 | 36 | 92 | 50.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 122 | 91 | 31 | 92 | 51.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 84 | 29 | 92 | 59.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 84 | 29 | 92 | 59.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 110 | 84 | 26 | 92 | 52.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 101 | 79 | 22 | 92 | 48.50 |
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