Brantwood Garden School

Welcome to Brantwood Garden School

Brantwood Garden School provides specialist education within a craft and land-based curriculum for children and young people aged 7-19.

Located in a leafy suburb of Sheffield, Brantwood’s curriculum is based on Ruskin Mill Trust’s unique Practical Skills Therapeutic Education method, where students engage in meaningful activities like green wood work, pottery, horticulture, drama and more. Our approach utilises the rich history of the area to provide a holistic learning experience that helps young people learn to care for their own wellbeing and development, and overcome their barriers to learning.

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Ofsted rating: GOOD

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“It’s like a very big, warm embrace when you come to Brantwood”

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Our Team

Rae Stevenson

Rae Stevenson

Executive Principal,

Grey Roberts

Grey Roberts

Deputy Principal

Digby Brown

Digby Brown

Assistant Principal,
Designated Safeguarding Lead,
Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead

Eoin Magill

Eoin Magill

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Jim Hildyard

Jim Hildyard

Head of Outdoor Learning

Laura Graham

Laura Graham

Educational Visits Coordinator

Jane Woodhouse

Jane Woodhouse

Designated Attendance Lead

Joanne Day

Joanne Day

Student Engagement Manager and Deputy Safeguarding Lead

April Campbell

April Campbell

Director of School Improvement, Ruskin Mill Trust

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Brantwood Garden School
1 Kenwood Bank
Nether Edge
Sheffield
South Yorkshire S7 1NU

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Open Days at Argent College

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

Please contact us to confirm the date you would like to visit and discuss an appropriate time slot. To book a place on an open day, phone Alice on 07977 020480 or Emma 07484 974235, or email wmadmissions@rmt.org to book.

Please also confirm whether you would require an individual visit or would be happy to attend with other families as part of a small group.

2026 open days

Tuesday 22nd September

Wednesday 30th September 

Thursday 8th October 

Friday 16th October

Monday 19th October

Wednesday 4th November

Thursday 12th November

Friday 20th November

Tuesday 24th November

Monday 30th November 

Wednesday 9th December

Open Days at Fairhill Rise

We welcome visits from potential service users, parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

The group will be taken on a short tour of the site by a member of staff and meet with tutors and support teams. There will also be an opportunity to discuss individual needs, the admissions process, and any other queries you may have.

Upcoming Open Days:

2026

Monday 28th September

To book a place, or for more information, please contact Claire Mclean, Admissions Manager.

Open Days at Ruskin Mill College

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

There are only 4 student places (plus their parents/carers and associated professionals) available at each open day, so please ensure you book a place well in advance. Tours take place from 9.30am - 12.30pm.

The group will be taken on a short tour of the college by a member of staff and meet with tutors and support teams. There will also be an opportunity to discuss individual student needs, the admissions process, and any other queries you may have.

Upcoming Open Days:

2026
New dates will be available soon.

To book a place, or for more information, please contact Lyn Meredith on 01453 837502 or at lyn.meredith@rmt.org

Open Days at Glasshouse College

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

Our visit days at Glasshouse College are: 

Please contact us to confirm the date you would like to visit and discuss an appropriate time slot. To book a place on an open day, phone Alice on 07977 020480 or Emma 07484 974235, or email wmadmissions@rmt.org to book.

Please confirm whether you would require an individual visit or would be happy to attend with other families as part of a small group.

2026 Open Days

Monday 21st September

Friday 2nd October

Tuesday 6th October

Wednesday 14th October

Thursday 22nd October 

Friday 6th November

Tuesday 10th November 

Wednesday 18th November 

Thursday 26th November 

Wednesday 2nd December 

Monday 7th December

Open Days at Freeman College

Freeman College offers 1:1 site tours each week during both term time and holidays, giving prospective students and their parents/carers an opportunity to see the college and gain an insight into our craft-based curriculum.

To find out more and book a visit, contact Kate Walton, Admissions and Student Enrolment Manager on 07812 321 269 or at kate.walton@rmt.org

Open Days at Coleg Plas Dwbl

We welcome visits from potential students and their parents/carers, and professionals, throughout the year.

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Our open days at Coleg Plas Dwbl are:

 

2026

New dates will be added soon.

Tours commence at 11am and 1.45pm.

Please contact admissions to book your preferred date and time slot. Light refreshments will be available. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled open days, please contact us directly for a bespoke tour. Please contact us to confirm the date you would like to visit and discuss an appropriate time slot. You can contact the team at at admissions@rmt.org or on 01994 419420

Please confirm whether you would require an individual visit or would be happy to attend with other families as part of a small group