Brenkley School
School summary
With just 32 pupils on its roll, Brenkley School is a notably small independent in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The intimate scale shapes daily life here, allowing teachers to know every child individually in a way larger schools cannot easily match. This is a non-denominational, mixed school that takes pupils from age 11 and offers entry at the 11+ stage. Families drawn to a close-knit, personal environment rather than a sprawling institution will find the proposition clear.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is available at 11 through the 11+, and the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The very small roll means class sizes are necessarily modest, which lends itself to close attention to each pupil's progress.
Head · Miss Susan Park
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A small, personal independent in Newcastle-upon-Tyne for families who value being known by name over scale.
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Brenkley School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.