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About Ashbrooke School

Ashbrooke School is an independent specialist day school located in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, providing high-quality education for boys and girls aged 5 to 19 with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviours. The school is part of the Witherslack Group, a leading provider of education for children with special educational needs. Ashbrooke School is known for its caring and innovative learning environment, small class sizes, and tailored curriculum that supports individual development and personal growth. The school offers a wide range of facilities, including outdoor learning spaces such as a beach and forest school, sensory integrated rooms, and a Design & Technology room. Its Futures Programme helps students transition to college or employment, and the school is recognised for its commitment to helping pupils achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

Key Facts

Students 126
Head/Principal Clare Read

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data โ€ข 14 responses โ€ข 11.1% response rate

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My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92.8% positive 7.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 14 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information โ€ข 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
6.3
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data โ€ข 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.
1.8
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
0.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
0.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc
0.0% achieved EBacc
29 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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