The short version
89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 41.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mr Ian Hardman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Cherry Lane, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrentwood Community College
Special school · Very close
Cherry Manor Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Woodheys Primary School
Primary · 832m away
Tyntesfield Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Broadheath Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
16 plus · 1.1km away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brentwood School's Ofsted rating?
Brentwood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brentwood School?
Brentwood School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brentwood School take?
Brentwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Brentwood School?
Brentwood School is in Sale, M33 4GY, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brentwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brentwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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