Breckenbrough School
URN: 121765 • Thirsk YO7 4EN
Overview
- Name
- Breckenbrough School
- URN
- 121765
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Bannister (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01845587238
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandhutton, Thirsk YO7 4EN
Summary
Breckenbrough School is a non-maintained special school located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, catering specifically to boys with special needs. With a current enrolment of 72 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 70, providing a nurturing and supportive environment that focuses on individual development. The school aims to help students manage their behaviours and achieve personal and academic success through a holistic curriculum tailored to their unique needs.
The curriculum at Breckenbrough encompasses both academic and social education, with an emphasis on developing coping strategies and self-actualisation. Students benefit from a dedicated keyworker system, fostering strong relationships that enhance their learning experience. The school prides itself on creating a calm atmosphere where positive conflict resolution is encouraged, contributing to improved behaviour and social skills.
Breckenbrough School has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education and support. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Simon Bannister, focuses on ensuring that each student can thrive and aspire to their full potential within a community that values individuality and personal growth.
The curriculum at Breckenbrough encompasses both academic and social education, with an emphasis on developing coping strategies and self-actualisation. Students benefit from a dedicated keyworker system, fostering strong relationships that enhance their learning experience. The school prides itself on creating a calm atmosphere where positive conflict resolution is encouraged, contributing to improved behaviour and social skills.
Breckenbrough School has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education and support. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Simon Bannister, focuses on ensuring that each student can thrive and aspire to their full potential within a community that values individuality and personal growth.
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- Home (other)
- Job opportunities at Breckenbrough (other)
- Latest Educational Ofsted – Good (other)
- Life at Breckenbrough (other)
- Find out more (other)
- Our Offer (other)
- Our Offer (other)
- Term/Holiday Dates 2025 – 2026 (other)
- Term/Holiday Dates 2026 – 2027 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's School (42.7)
- Darwin School (37.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 9 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 72
- Boys
- 72
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 72 | 72 | 0 | 70 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 70 | 7.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 70 | 5.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 70 | 5.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 67 | 67 | 0 | 65 | 6.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 65 | 15.60 |
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