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Breakspeare School

Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU

Not rated

Inspected 1 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
2–19
Ages
139
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Breakspeare School

Breakspeare School is a community special school in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 139 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 2–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
139 / 153 (91%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

40.8%
Free school meals
19.7%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

14.6%
Overall absence
46.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

23.74
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +5.3 vs 2023/24
6.4
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
70.02
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +23.7 vs 2023/24
£43,635
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 16% on leadership pay
↓ −£3,492 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.35
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£30,940
Spend per pupil
£31,539
Income per pupil
36%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU
Phone
01923263645
Headteacher
Merja Paakkonen

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Breakspeare School?
Breakspeare School is a community special school in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Breakspeare School have?
Breakspeare School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Breakspeare School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Breakspeare School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Breakspeare School?
Breakspeare School is located at Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU.

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