Brentwood School A GSG School
- Brentwood School
Middleton Hall Lane
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8EE - Head: Mr Michael Bond
- T 01277 243243
- F 01277 243299
- E admissions@brentwood.essex.sch.uk
- W www.brentwoodschool.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18.
- Read about the best schools in Essex
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Essex
- Pupils: 1,336; sixth formers: 394
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £24,411; Boarding £47,835 pa
- Open days: Open Day - June
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: Brentwood Preparatory School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Although selective, this is no hothouse and there is a genuine emphasis on demonstrating real-world application of learning. Teachers are also praised for regular interactions with pupils outside the classroom – it’s not just about whether you’re in their class. ‘The school has a strong ethos of developing the whole person,’ say parents. International reputation as a breeding ground for top sportsmen and women – certainly in football (Frank Lampard et al) but in other disciplines too such as...
What the school says...
Brentwood School offers a unique blend of the traditional with the modern. It is one of the few independent schools which teaches boys and girls separately from 11 to 16 in an otherwise mixed community. The school prides itself on its strong academic success, sporting prowess and extra-curricular opportunities. We hope you will be able to visit us to see the school's strengths for yourself. ...Read more
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
UK Independent Schools’ Entry Test
Sports
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Fencing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2019, Michael Bond, previously vice principal (education) of Berkhamsted Schools Group. Classical studies degree from Liverpool and PGCE from Newcastle. Has taught at RGS Newcastle, Merchant Taylors’ School (head of sixth form) and Christ College Brecon (head of history and boarding housemaster). Much in evidence around the school, ‘eagerly chatting and engaging with students,’ according to parents who describe him as happy, kind, enthusiastic and personable, with ‘a visible passion for learning and his role as head’ and ‘a nice sense of humour’.
Hasn’t allowed Covid to hamper the implementation of his ‘overarching vision’ for the school which hinges on improvements to facilities (though ‘nothing is missing,’ he says), partnerships with other organisations and a boost to boarding and bursaries. Senior leadership structure has already been flattened and the...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
The Learning Development Department at Brentwood School aims to support those students who need additional help to access the curriculum fully and become more efficient and effective learners. The Department provides specialist teaching and resources. Throughout the secondary years, small group tuition, targeted intervention and English as a Foreign Language classes take place. International students are prepared for IGCSE and IELTS. Students with specific learning difficulties or other special needs are advised and assisted in all aspects of school life. The emphasis of the department is on developing independent learners, fully integrated into school life, assisted by specialist and subject teachers. 09-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
Y |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
Y |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
Y |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
Y |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Y |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Preparatory School | 2024 | Majority to senior school | |
| Hurlingham School | 2024 | 1 | |
| Snaresbrook Preparatory School | 2024 | 5 |
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