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Brenkley School
3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS, North Tyneside
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
32
Capacity
50
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a small student body of just 32 pupils, the school offers a personalized learning environment, but the GCSE outcomes indicate challenges, with only 25% achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The Attainment 8 score of 17.3 suggests room for improvement in academic performance. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 17.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 25% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 13% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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55.06063, -1.62941 · NE13 6DS
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN145239
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.brenkleyschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brenkley School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Brenkley School a good school?
Brenkley School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Brenkley School in GCSEs?
Brenkley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 17.3. 25% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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