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Brentwood School
- Secondary
- Trafford M33 4GY
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress towards their individual targets.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding; pupils are confident and self-assured learners.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use personalised assessment systems successfully.
Current Educational Practices: Staff feel supported to try new teaching methods.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff know each pupil's needs and plan meticulously.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents overwhelmingly pleased with education and opportunities.
Communication: Home-school communication books used effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel staff go 'over and above' for their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure all procedures are extremely robust.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on continuous improvement and expansion.
Managing Bullying and Safety: No bullying reported; staff know each pupil's needs well.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding measures are highly effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Lunchtime and after-school clubs offer a variety of activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs allow students to explore new skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans to expand outdoor learning environment.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice and guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students are well-prepared for next steps in life.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual needs are met very effectively.
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About Us
Brentwood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 148 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6 | 4.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.88% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 65.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 31.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.33 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 29.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 14.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 62.64% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 38.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 90.36% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 30.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.82% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 63.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 34.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 21.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 27.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.92 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 29.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 14.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 63.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 40.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 26.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 33.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.09 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.95% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.48% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 64.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 39.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 28.78% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 30.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.76% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 41.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.05% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.43% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Brentwood School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1