MixedIndependent

Spen Brook School

Blackpool, North West · FY4 5AJ

With just 16 pupils on roll, Spen Brook School is an exceptionally small independent in Blackpool. A setting of this size offers a level of individual attention that larger schools cannot match, with teaching that can be closely tailored to each child. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, taking pupils from age 11. It is led by Head Mrs Gabriella Brookfield and inspected by the ISI.

16

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
16
Location
Blackpool, North West

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Gabriella Brookfield

Teaching & academics

Spen Brook operates an 11+ entry point, admitting pupils from the age of 11. Its very small roll allows for highly personalised teaching, which may suit a child who thrives in an intimate environment rather than a busy, competitive one.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A tiny independent in Blackpool where individual attention is the defining feature. Best suited to families who value a close-knit setting over scale.

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Spen Brook School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Spen Brook School located?

Spen Brook School is located at (former Hawes Side Library), Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5AJ.

What type of school is Spen Brook School?

Spen Brook School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend Spen Brook School?

Spen Brook School has approximately 16 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.