Brookfields School

URN: 151045 • Reading RG31 6SW

Overview

Name
Brookfields School
URN
151045
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
37.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Catherine Bernie (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01189421382
Website
Visit
Address
Sage Road, Reading RG31 6SW

Summary

Brookfields School, located in Tilehurst near Reading, is an Outstanding Academy Special Converter that provides specialist education for pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex special educational needs. The school caters primarily to students with Learning Difficulties, including Profound and Multiple, Severe, or Moderate needs, and also supports those with additional diagnoses such as ASD and ADHD. Brookfields is committed to creating a nurturing environment where each pupil is valued and can thrive academically and personally.

The school operates small classes with high levels of teaching and support staff, ensuring that each student receives a personalised learning programme tailored to their individual needs. Brookfields offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage and empower students, promoting essential skills such as emotional self-regulation, independence, and confidence. The school actively fosters a culture of tolerance, cooperation, and respect, preparing pupils for successful futures.

Brookfields School collaborates closely with families and local authorities, providing transport for many students and maintaining open lines of communication. This partnership approach is integral to the school's ethos, aiming to remove barriers to learning and create opportunities for all pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key details

LA
West Berkshire
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
218
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
2025-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 218

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