Brookfield School is a not applicable school in Poulton-le-Fylde, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Brookfield School currently has around 84 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 58.3% 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 25.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 57.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 75% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7HE |
| Website: | www.brookfieldschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01253886895 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Robert Brocklebank |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119895 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 97 |
| Number of Pupils: | 84 |
| Number of Boys: | 84 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 25.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 57.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 97.60% | 82 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | - not rated | 101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde Breck Road , FY6 7HT | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Hardhorn Road , FY6 7SR | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School Carr Head Lane , FY6 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Green Community Primary School Arundel Drive , Carleton FY6 7TF | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson Academy Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hodgson School Moorland Road , FY6 7EU | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Science & Performing Arts College Belvedere Road , FY5 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baines School Highcross Road , FY6 8BE | 2out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate High School Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LS | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Old Road , FY3 7LR | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield School Fouldrey Avenue , FY6 7HE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McKee College House 73 Breck Road , FY6 7AQ | - not rated | 763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Christian School Fylde Community , Normoss Road FY3 0BE | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dales House Normoss Road , Poulton-le-Fylde FY3 0BE | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.