Located in Sale, Brentwood School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Brentwood School currently has around 169 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.8% boys and 30.2% girls. Around 41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cherry Lane, Sale, M33 4GY |
| Website: | https://www.brentwoodschoolandcollege.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01619052371 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Trafford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Hardman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106391 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 190 |
| Number of Pupils: | 169 |
| Number of Boys: | 118 |
| Number of Girls: | 51 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.40% | 97 |
| Pakistani | 6.50% | 11 |
| African | 5.90% | 10 |
| Indian | 5.90% | 10 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 6 |
| Chinese | 3.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Manor Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 81 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodheys Primary School Meadway , M33 4PG | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyntesfield Primary School Alma Road , M33 4HE | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyntesfield Primary School Alma Road , M33 4HE | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Boys' Grammar School Moss Lane , The Avenue M33 4NA | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale West Secondary School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Boys' School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 75 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Changing Lives Isherwood Rd , Nursery farm M31 4BH | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.