Brenkley School

Other · Other independent special school · Ages 11–18 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside

Brenkley School is an other school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside for ages 11–18 (other independent special school).

Key facts

Address: 3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS
Type: Other independent special school
Phase: Other
Ages: 11–18
Sector: See recorded establishment type
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

No Ofsted grade

“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.”

“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.

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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