Breakspeare School, based in Abbots Langley, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Breakspeare School currently has around 139 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.2% boys and 33.8% girls. Around 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 51.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 12.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BU |
| Website: | http://www.breakspeare.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923263645 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Merja Paakkonen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117681 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 153 |
| Number of Pupils: | 139 |
| Number of Boys: | 92 |
| Number of Girls: | 47 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 51.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.70% | 58 |
| Pakistani | 12.20% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 13 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.00% | 7 |
| African | 3.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 4 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.40% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | - not rated | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leavesden Green Junior Mixed School High Road , Leavesden WD2 7AU | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langleybury School Hunton Bridge , WD4 8RW | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Combe School and Community College Horseshoe Lane , WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Leavesden Hospital , College Road WD5 0NU | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Stanborough School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.