Special schoolData as of May 2026

Brentwood School

Cherry Lane, Sale, M33 4GY

A Outstanding-rated special school in Sale.

Community special school

Pupils

169

Ages

11-19

FSM

41.2%

Capacity

190

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

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About Brentwood School

Brentwood School is a secondary school in Sale, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 16 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 169 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cherry Lane, Sale, M33 4GY | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brentwood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Jun 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Brentwood School

What is Brentwood School's Ofsted rating?

Brentwood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Brentwood School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 16 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Brentwood School.

Where is Brentwood School located?

Brentwood School is a secondary school in Sale, Trafford (M33 4GY).

How many pupils attend Brentwood School?

Brentwood School has around 169 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Brentwood School with other schools?

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