169
Pupils · 2024/25
19%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 26/06/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityTrafford
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Brentwood School · Secondary with sixth form · Trafford
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
169
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
19%
FSM eligible
43%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Cherry Lane, Sale, M33 4GY
Local authority
Trafford
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 169 | 7.2 | 100% | 19% | 43% | 10% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 148 | 6.3 | 100% | 19% | 39% | 9% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 137 | 6.1 | 100% | 18% | 40% | 10% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 123 | 5.3 | 100% | 11% | 39% | 14% | 37% |
| 2020/21 | 115 | 5.5 | 100% | 11% | 28% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 113 | 5.5 | 100% | 12% | 40% | 7% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 109 | 5.6 | 100% | 17% | 33% | 8% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 97 | 5.8 | 100% | 20% | 33% | 7% | 22% |
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