Brackenfield School

URN: 121757 • Harrogate HG1 2HE

Overview

Name
Brackenfield School
URN
121757
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joe Masterson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01423508558
Website
Visit
Address
128 Duchy Road, Harrogate HG1 2HE

Summary

Brackenfield School, located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is an independent mixed school founded in 1977. With a current enrolment of 137 pupils, the school has a capacity for 179 students. The school prides itself on a family ethos established by its founding Headteacher, Margie Sutcliffe, which continues to foster a caring and supportive environment for children and their families.

The curriculum at Brackenfield focuses on four key areas: Curriculum & Learning, Activities, Outdoor Learning, and Community. This comprehensive approach aims to develop pupils' knowledge, skills, and personal growth through a rich and varied educational experience. The school promotes core values of Kindness, Honesty, Respect, Confidence, Initiative, and Perseverance, which underpin the behaviours and attitudes of both staff and students.

Brackenfield offers flexible wraparound care, including before and after school provisions, as well as a range of extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and coding. The school also provides holiday clubs to support families during non-term times. Children can join the nursery from the age of two and continue their education through to Year 6, ensuring a consistent and nurturing learning journey.

Key details

LA
North Yorkshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
179
Pupils
137
Boys
82
Girls
55
FSM %
Open date
1977-10-17
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 137 82 55 179
2024-09-11 149 71 78 179
2023-09-11 149 76 73 179 0.00
2022-09-11 149 76 73 179 0.00
2021-09-11 126 59 67 179 0.00
2020-09-11 135 58 77 179 0.00

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