Brenkley School
Brenkley School is an independent special school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 37 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Brenkley School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 38.0, and 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 3-5 Brenkley Way Blezard Business Park Seaton Burn Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE13 6DS |
| Phone | 01913003663 |
| Reference Number | 145239 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 37 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.65%
Girls: 51.35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Brenkley School is performing well, demonstrating good overall effectiveness with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes, which are rated outstanding. The school creates a caring and welcoming environment that fosters strong relationships between pupils and staff, ultimately supporting pupils' social and emotional needs. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, successfully preparing pupils for further education and life beyond school. Parental feedback is largely positive, highlighting the school's transformative impact on students. However, some areas indicate that while supportive practices are in place, there are gaps in pupils' learning assessments that need addressing for better knowledge retention.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 21 Mar 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- High expectations and ambition for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils' social and emotional needs.
- Pupils display exemplary attitudes to learning.
- Broad and well-structured curriculum.
- High priority given to reading skills.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and health education.
- Inclusive environment that respects diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent effectiveness in checking pupils' learning in some subjects.
- Some gaps in pupils' knowledge are not addressed consistently.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 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 | 28.6% | 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) | 50% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Brenkley School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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 Brenkley School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Brenkley School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Brenkley School last inspected by Ofsted?
Brenkley School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Brenkley School have?
Brenkley School has 37 pupils on roll.
What age range does Brenkley School cover?
Brenkley School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Brenkley School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 38.0, and 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Brenkley School?
Brenkley School is at 3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS.
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