Brimble Hill Special School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Brimble Hill Special School
Address: Tadpole Lane, Redhouse
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN25 2NB
Telephone Number: 01793 493900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-11
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Brunel Academies Trust
Sponsor: Brunel Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Katie Cook
Capacity: 94
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 124 (76% boys & 24% girls)
Enrollment: 132% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.5%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 143013
DfE Number: 866/7013
UKPRN: 10057092
UPRN: 10022787758
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon North (E14001536)
Electoral Ward: St Andrews (E05008968)

Easting & Northing: 412372E, 189329N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 36' 11.9" N 1° 49' 21.47" W
Plus Code: 9C3WJ53G+8W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Sallyann Avis - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Kelly Barry - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Katie Cook - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Colette Evans-James - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Nicolas Fowler - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Louise Higgs - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Zoe Janes - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Gemma Neighbour - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Victoria Selby - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Philippa Sigler - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Philippa Sigler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Sumner - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Becci Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2030.
  • Michael Thomas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2025.
  • Alison Thunder - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • David West - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2026.