Brookland School, Royton
Brookland School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Royton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brookland School in detail
Brookland School in its own words
In its own words: "Brookland School is situated in a grand 19th century Victorian house. The school is based in the centre of Milnrow a small village situated between Rochdale and Oldham. The property has had many uses since it was built by a mill owner, most recently it was a care home for the elderly. We have developed the building to"
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Brookland School are Springside (2.1 miles, Good); Meadows School (2.3 miles, Good); Whitehall Academy (2.4 miles); and Great Howarth School (2.6 miles, Good).
SpringsideMeadows SchoolWhitehall AcademyGreat Howarth School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Brookland School has an education, health and care plan (29 of 29 in 2026).
Brookland School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Milnrow (Manchester Metrolink), about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sheriff Street (opposite), 30 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Brookland School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
29 pupils
50 places
21 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Royton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Royton
Across Rochdale council
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,860
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Rochdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brookland School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
29
Total Pupils
21
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Brookland School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Brookland School
What are GCSE results like at Brookland School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Brookland School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Brookland School's Ofsted rating?
Brookland School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does Brookland School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, Brookland School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Brookland School?
Brookland School has around 29 pupils on roll.
Does Brookland School have specialist SEN provision?
Brookland School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Brookland School?
Brookland School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brookland School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brookland School?
Brookland School is at 13 Newhey Road, Milnrow, Royton, Lancashire, OL16 3NP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)