Admissions
Statement of Provision
Co-op Academy Brierley is a Generic Special School in Leeds catering for pupils aged between 5 and 16 years old with a range of identified SEN needs including Complex Communication, Autism, Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
Co-op Academy Brierley provides high quality specialist teaching to support SEND learners in a specialist environment whilst developing community relationships, supporting provision in mainstream schools and preparing our young people for adulthood. Our aim is to provide an inclusive education where children develop independent learning skills and are taught according to their needs, whatever their age, gender, background beliefs or abilities.
Places are filled by children following an EHCP plan assessment and consultation with parents where a need for specialist provision has been identified.
Admissions to the School
Co-op Academy Brierley is a special school which provides 200 places for children [of both sexes] in the age range 5-16 years with a range of identified SEN needs. Specialist SEND settings are for children who require more support than can normally be provided in mainstream schools.
To be offered a place at a specialist provision, a child must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This is because they fall outside of the usual admissions' protocol.
Leeds City Council arrange admissions to special schools.
If you want to apply for a place at Co-op Academy Brierley, you can contact Leeds SENSAP 0113 376 0062
Co-op Academy Brierley is not responsible for making the decisions for admission to our academy. The Local Authority will consult Co-op Academy Brierley as to whether we can meet the needs of your child and they will make the placement decision. Families are more than welcome to visit the school to help them to make an informed choice.
Parents and carers are able to state a preferred school. The schools are then consulted by the local authority to see if they can meet the needs of the child and/or secure an assessment placement.
Co-op Academy Brierley inform the local authority of available places and if we can meet a child's needs. The local authority then make a decision. If Co-op Academy Brierley is over subscribed then the local authority decides whether Co-op Academy Brierley can offer additional places.
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