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Breakspeare School

State Special school · Abbots Langley, WD5 0BU
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 2-19
  • 139 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
139 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides
SEN provision
    · ASD · PMLD · SLD

Headteacher

Head

Ms Merja Paakkonen

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

24
Number of teachers
6:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

111.51 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

139
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Gallows Hill Lane
Abbots Langley
Hertfordshire
WD5 0BU
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Telephone: 01923 263645

Email: admin@breakspeare.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.breakspeare.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU
139 Pupil numbers
43.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
6:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
24 Number of teachers
70 Number of teaching assistants

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Breakspeare School is a special school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 137 and has 139 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The school caters for pupils with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs. Those aged 5 to 16 follow the national curriculum. Sensory based teaching is used where needed. PSHE and communication are given high priority, both seen as important in meeting pupil need. Signing and symbols are used throughout the school with some pupils using electronic or computer assisted communication methods; parents are encouraged to participate in sign-along.

The school has a range of facilities including a swimming pool and sensory garden. The team includes teachers, teaching assistants, physio, speech and language and occupational therapists and a movement therapist.

The school motto is: 'opportunity with dignity' and has investors in people status.

Updated Mar 2023
111.51 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay Yes
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs Yes
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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