Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke School is an independent special school in Sunderland for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 126 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ashbrooke School is Good, from an inspection in November 2025. In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 10.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025. GCSE results: 2019.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ashbrooke Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7JA |
| Phone | 01539566081 |
| Reference Number | 143532 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 126 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 91.27%
Girls: 8.73% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Ashbrooke School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas on its recent inspection. The school is recognized for creating a supportive environment where pupils, many of whom have experienced educational disruption, feel safe and valued. The education provided is ambitious, with a curriculum that enables pupils to attain meaningful qualifications and develop their personal skills effectively. Notably, the school excels in personal development, supporting pupils with special educational needs through a variety of tailored strategies and programmes that promote emotional well-being.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Jun 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud to attend and receive skilled support.
- The curriculum effectively prepares pupils for their next educational steps.
- Strong focus on personal development and well-being.
- Effective reading initiatives that build fluency and confidence.
- Robust careers guidance and connections with local businesses.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum clarity in a few subjects is lacking concerning key knowledge and skills.
- Pedagogical choices in some lessons do not align well with learning intentions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.8% of pupils at Ashbrooke School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 99.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Ashbrooke School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ashbrooke School is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Ashbrooke School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ashbrooke School was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Ashbrooke School have?
Ashbrooke School has 126 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ashbrooke School cover?
Ashbrooke School for pupils aged 5 to 19.
What are Ashbrooke School's GCSE results?
In 2019 its average Attainment 8 score was 10.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Ashbrooke School?
Ashbrooke School is at Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA.
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