Breckenbrough School, based in Thirsk, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 9 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a boys 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.
Breckenbrough School currently has around 72 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 7.1% 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 14.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sandhutton, Thirsk, YO7 4EN |
| Website: | www.breckenbrough.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01845587238 |
| School Type: | Non-maintained special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Bannister |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121765 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 9 - 19 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 72 |
| Number of Boys: | 72 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.50% | 63 |
| Unclassified | 8.30% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Miniott Community Primary School Carlton Miniott , YO7 4NJ | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Carlton Miniott , YO7 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenbrough School Sandhutton , YO7 4EN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.