Pebble Brook School
Churchill Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 8LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pebble Brook School is a special school in Aylesbury for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2013, report published 19 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2024
Pupils at Pebble Brook School thrive. They have exceptionally positive attitudes to learning and work hard to achieve their very best. From the moment they start at the school, the focus is on preparing for a successful future. Pupils are provided with rich experiences which inspire them. They are motivated to work hard to achieve their aspirations. Parents particularly value the support on offer with one explaining to inspectors how well their child is being supported to 'reach their full potential at this school'. There is a distinctly inclusive and nurturing ethos throughout the school. Staff know pupils very well. This is evident in the strong relationships between staff and pupils. This carries through to equally respectful and kind interactions between pupils. Pupils are well supported to grow their confidence. They appreciate the guidance they receive to manage their own emotional wellbeing. They learn strategies to self-regulate. As a result, a consistently calm and purposeful atmosphere permeates the school. Pupils feel safe and secure here. They are taught to understand that everyone is different. They are accepted and able to be themselves. Pupils in the sixth form are kind and helpful. They are strong role models for the younger pupils to look up to.
What the school should improve
- Leaders use a variety of systems to record information. While these are well understood they are not streamlined, meaning trends or important details about pupils are not always easily identified. Leaders need to embed a clear, cohesive process to support sharper analysis and oversight of pupils' wellbeing, attendance and behaviour.
- Currently, pupils do not always have opportunities to contribute their views regarding developments in the school. This means pupils do not always feel actively involved in the decisions made about aspects of their education. The school should continue to further develop and implement opportunities for pupils to contribute their ideas to the life of the school.
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Pebble Brook School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pace Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Stocklake Park Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Booker Park Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Macintyre School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chiltern Way Academy | 5 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 0.7 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susanna Sutton
- Phone
- 01296415761
- Address
- Churchill Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 8LZ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110576
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.