Breckon Hill Primary School is a primary school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Breckon Hill Primary School currently has around 594 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 52.2% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 25.8%. african pupils make up about 14.8% , followed by white british at 14.1%
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.
| Address: | Breckon Hill Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2DS |
| Website: | www.breckonhillprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01642243044 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Middlesbrough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150090 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 594 |
| Number of Boys: | 306 |
| Number of Girls: | 288 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 25.80% | 153 |
| African | 14.80% | 88 |
| White British | 14.10% | 84 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.90% | 65 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 50 |
| Indian | 7.20% | 43 |
| Other Asian | 5.10% | 30 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.00% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon Junior School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon Infant School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Riverside 100 Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langbaurgh School Sulby Avenue , TS3 8RD | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Unity City Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keldholme School Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's RC School Tranmere Avenue , TS3 8PB | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands College of Further Education Douglas Street , TS4 2JW | - not rated | 180 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 994 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Po Box 8 , Stockton Road TS5 4YU | - not rated | 1,842 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Primary Academy Charlbury Road , TS3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Middlesbrough Campus Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.