About Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Sunderland, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.
TES Shortlisted Specialist Provision of the Year
A big warm welcome to our website
Ashbrooke School is a warm and inclusive community where pupils can achieve and be happy. We are committed to giving our children and young people a creative, caring and innovative learning environment that nurtures individual talents and encourages a love of learning. The core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience are central to our ethos. These principles underpin everything we do, helping our pupils develop not just as learners, but as thoughtful, confident individuals who are encouraged to share their voices and actively shape our school culture. As a team, we are equally keen to listen and adapt to support pupils so that they develop a strong sense of self and grow in confidence. Everyone has a role here at Ashbrooke, and it is this shared sense of purpose and belonging not just makes us a school but a place where potential is realised every single day
Head Teacher, Clare Read
Aims and ethos
At Ashbrooke School, we are committed to giving our pupils a creative, caring and innovative learning environment for them to achieve their full potential in their education and social communication.
With our focus on the three areas of respect, responsibility and resilience, we aim to develop a sense of community where children, young people and adults respect and support one another to create an environment that allows everyone to flourish. Pupils are encouraged to share their views and take responsibility for their actions, and staff are keen to listen and adapt to support them in their social development. Everyone is helped to understand their role and their impact on others and encouraged to contribute to the collective improvements we want to make every day.
Take a virtual tour
Our unique school environment is the perfect backdrop for teaching and learning. Press play to take a tour of our inspirational learning environment and listen to the head teacher talk about the comprehensive facilities, learning opportunities this brings and the supportive staff team. To take a full tour of our school please contact us directly.
"Ashbrooke is everything we have ever wanted and needed. He is a different child."
Awards and accreditations
Address
Ashbrooke School, Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, SR2 7JA
Head Teacher
Ms Clare Read
Board Chair
Ms Bonny Etchell-Anderson