Is Breckenbrough School a boys school?

Yes — Breckenbrough School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Breckenbrough School have?

Breckenbrough School has 72 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Breckenbrough School's Ofsted rating?

Breckenbrough School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Breckenbrough School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Breckenbrough School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Breckenbrough School?

Breckenbrough School is located at Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN.

Breckenbrough School

Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN

Good

Inspected 30 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

29.8

Attainment 8

9–19

Ages

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Non-maintained special school

Type

About Breckenbrough School

Breckenbrough School is a non-maintained special school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 9–19. It has 72 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.8 (2025/26). 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Age Range: Ages 9–19
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 72 / 70 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

5.6%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.6%

Overall absence

30.5%

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.

Contact Details

Address: Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN
Phone: 01845587238
Headteacher: Simon Bannister
Website: www.breckenbrough.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Breckenbrough School?: Breckenbrough School is a non-maintained special school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 9–19.
Is Breckenbrough School a boys school?: Yes — Breckenbrough School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Breckenbrough School have?: Breckenbrough School has 72 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Breckenbrough School's Ofsted rating?: Breckenbrough School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Breckenbrough School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Breckenbrough School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 29.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Breckenbrough School?: Breckenbrough School is located at Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN.

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