Brunel School
Academy special sponsor led school in Paignton (Torbay).
Location
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Brunel School is a specialist provision for learners aged 11 to 16-years-old whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in relation to their Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
A strong wrap-around approach at the school enables learners to build their confidence, overcome barriers to learning and progress to a positive next step in their lives.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 150616
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Constituency
- Torbay
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2023
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordelia Louise Law | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farah Khan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Barbara Matthews | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Victoria Louise Amiss | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Caroline Kolek | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ryan Distin | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Vikki Alden | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
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