Brenkley School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, North East · NE13 6DS
Brenkley School is among the smallest independent schools a family is likely to consider, with just 32 pupils on roll in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This is a mixed, non-denominational school that takes pupils from age 11 and operates an 11+ entry route. Led by Miss Susan Park, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate rather than Ofsted. The intimate scale means classes are very small, which will suit parents seeking a closely supervised, personal setting.
32
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 32
- Location
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, North East
- Website
- www.brenkleyschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Susan Park
Latest results
Attainment 8
17.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
13%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Published attainment sits well below national benchmarks: the school's Attainment 8 score is 17.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 13% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Parents weighing the school will want to discuss directly with the head how these figures relate to the particular needs and starting points of its small cohort. With numbers this low, headline percentages can shift considerably year to year and are best understood in the context of individual pupils.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent school offering close personal attention, though its published GCSE outcomes fall notably short of national averages and merit careful discussion with the head.
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Brenkley School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Brenkley School located?
Brenkley School is located at 3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 6DS.
What type of school is Brenkley School?
Brenkley School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Brenkley School?
Brenkley School has approximately 32 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.