Brinksway School
URN: 150900 • Stockport SK4 2HG
Overview
- Name
- Brinksway School
- URN
- 150900
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carla Adams-McCoy (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01612605376
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Yew Street, Stockport SK4 2HG
Summary
Brinksway School is an independent special school located in Stockport, Manchester, dedicated to supporting autistic children aged 4 to 19 years. With a current enrolment of 21 pupils and a capacity of 50, the school aims to create a nurturing and positive learning environment tailored to meet the individual needs of its students. The school’s ethos centres on fostering self-esteem and life skills alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at Brinksway School is designed to be broad and balanced, integrating core National Curriculum subjects with a bespoke autism-specific approach. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills such as communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Additionally, the school provides access to a clinical team that offers care and therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to education and well-being.
Brinksway School prides itself on its strong community involvement and commitment to working closely with families. Parents have reported significant positive changes in their children’s behaviour and overall happiness since joining the school, highlighting the dedication of the staff and the supportive environment created for both students and their families.
The curriculum at Brinksway School is designed to be broad and balanced, integrating core National Curriculum subjects with a bespoke autism-specific approach. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills such as communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Additionally, the school provides access to a clinical team that offers care and therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to education and well-being.
Brinksway School prides itself on its strong community involvement and commitment to working closely with families. Parents have reported significant positive changes in their children’s behaviour and overall happiness since joining the school, highlighting the dedication of the staff and the supportive environment created for both students and their families.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and Admissions (other)
- Our Family (other)
- Our Schools (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Pendlebury Centre (69.7)
- Lisburne School (66.2)
- Castle Hill High School (63.1)
- Royal School, Manchester (62.4)
- Valley School (59.3)
Key details
- LA
- Stockport
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 21
- Boys
- 16
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-09-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 50 |
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