Brookhaven School
Free schools special school in Bury (Bury).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Brookhaven School is a specialist 11 16 school in Bury for young people with autism and social, language and communication needs. Part of Shaw Education Trust, we opened in 2024 with a clear vision: to prepare every student with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed beyond school.
We deliver a carefully sequenced curriculum that blends accredited routes (GCSEs, Functional Skills and Entry Level) with communication, social understanding, life skills and emotional regulation. Small classes, clear routines and specialist staff provide consistency; therapeutic approaches and community-based learning build independence.
Our aim is that every student leaves with meaningful qualifications, greater confidence and a clear next-step plan. Vision - Prepare students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in life beyond school.
We are guided by values that shape everything we do: The Shaw Education Trust is a growing, dynamic group of academies who deliver education provision across all phases, all sectors and all communities.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 150236
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bury
- Constituency
- Bury South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (1 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Duncalf | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record