Bramfield House School, Halesworth
Bramfield House School is a special school for boys aged 7 to 16 in Halesworth.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Bramfield House School in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Bramfield House School has an education, health and care plan (138 of 138 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Halesworth Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Bramfield House excels at creating safe, supportive environments where pupils develop strong relationships with staff. The school has thoughtfully designed its new provision to meet the needs of younger pupils and those with complex needs through smaller class groups, accessible outdoor spaces, and specialized breakout areas. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and health and safety, with rigorous oversight ensuring consistent high standards.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding leadership team with regular staff training and diligent response to concerns
- Excellent health and safety practices with thorough checks, compliant fire safety measures, and embedded risk assessment processes
- Well-designed new provision with discrete, safe spaces for younger pupils including breakout areas and sensory room
- Rigorous recruitment and vetting procedures
- Extensive on-site resources including farm, swimming pool, therapy spaces, and well-resourced classrooms
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a large, well-trained safeguarding leadership team that responds diligently to concerns, liaisons promptly with agencies, and ensures pupils feel and are safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Farm, swimming pool, construction resources, therapy provision
Bramfield House School is a special school for boys aged 7-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has applied to expand from 112 to 136 pupils by converting former boarding accommodation into a dedicated space for younger pupils.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Bramfield House School
Summer Newsletter 2026
20 Jul 2026
Green Mark Level 2 Accreditation
10 Jul 2026
Save our Suffolk Swifts
10 Jul 2026
Class of 2026 Leavers Tree
10 Jul 2026
Spring Newsletter 2026
31 Mar 2026
All Things Therapy Newsletter - March 2026
27 Mar 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
138 pupils
136 places
2 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Halesworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halesworth
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,475
Applications
7,204
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
138
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Bramfield House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
138
Total Pupils
138
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bramfield House School
Questions parents ask about Bramfield House School
What are GCSE results like at Bramfield House School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bramfield House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Bramfield House School?
Bramfield House School has around 138 pupils on roll.
Does Bramfield House School have specialist SEN provision?
Bramfield House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Bramfield House School?
Bramfield House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Bramfield House School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bramfield House School?
Bramfield House School is at Walpole Road, Bramfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9AB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)