Brenkley School
Other independent special school · Ages 11–18 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside
Brenkley School is an independent special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside for ages 11–18.
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Key facts
- Address
- 3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Council
- North Tyneside
- Pupils on roll
- 37 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “This is a caring and welcoming school.”
- “The school establishes strong relationships between pupils and staff.”
- “Staff understand how to support pupils with both their social and emotional needs and their learning.”
To improve
- “In some subjects, however, staff’s checks on learning are less effective.”
- “They do not align with the knowledge set out in the curriculum.”
- “This means that sometimes pupils’ do not remember curriculum as well as they could and misconceptions go unnoticed The school makes reading a priority.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 13% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 17.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in North Tyneside.
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- Moorbridge 5.1 mi Not judged
- Beacon Hill School 5.3 mi School remains Good
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