Break Through School, Belvedere
Break Through School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Belvedere.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Break Through School in detail
Break Through School in its own words
In its own words: "Break Through School is an independent alternative provision located in Belvedere, Bexley. We provide high-quality education and care for a range of additional educational needs and operate over two sites to deliver core subjects and additional curriculum such as BTEC qualifications, humanities, art and ICT. We provide a structured environment centred on a meaningful and contextualised curriculum offer."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
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 Break Through School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Break Through School are Pulse and Water College (1.7 miles, Good); Thrive Independent School (2.1 miles); West Lodge School (4 miles); and Benedict House Preparatory School (4 miles).
Pulse and Water CollegeThrive Independent SchoolWest Lodge SchoolBenedict House Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 19 (48.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Belvedere, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nuxley Road / Dryhill Road (->s), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Break Through School excels at creating a safe, supportive environment where pupils with special educational needs thrive. Staff take a caring, personalised approach that helps each child feel confident and succeed. The school also has high ambitions for pupils' futures, preparing them well for their next steps whether in education, work or training.
Key Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and provide thoughtful, personalised support that helps them succeed
- Ambitious curriculum with clear progression - pupils learn knowledge in logical order and revisit content to secure understanding
- Strong systems for meeting individual SEND needs with prompt, effective adaptations
- High expectations for behaviour with excellent attendance, and bullying is rare
- Pupils prepared well for next steps in education, employment or training with clear future planning
Areas for Improvement
- Not all curriculum planning identifies key subject-specific vocabulary systematically, limiting how well pupils recall important language
- Pupils don't routinely get opportunities to practise reading across all subjects, which limits reading fluency development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
rock climbing, orienteering
Break Through School is a special education independent school for pupils aged 11-17 with SEND, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school provides a calm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and happy, with staff developing strong relationships and providing well-tailored support.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Break Through School
Melrose Education strengthens wellbeing support for learners, families and colleagues
16 Jul 2026
Bringing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to Life at Break Through School
13 Feb 2026
Celebrating World Braille Day at Break Through School
15 Jan 2026
Principal Achieves Distinction in Trauma-Informed Practice
19 Dec 2025
Learner-Led Enrichment at Break Through School Inspires Creativity and Confidence
18 Dec 2025
Break Through School Strengthens Post-16 Pathways Through Partnership with Capel Manor College
5 Dec 2025
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 21 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 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
87%
Available places
39 pupils
45 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Belvedere
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Belvedere
Across Bexley council
Places available
3,269
Applications
2,992
Got 1st preference
68.1%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Bexley council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
48.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
39
Total Pupils
28
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Break Through School
What are GCSE results like at Break Through 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 Break Through 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 Break Through School?
Break Through School has around 39 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Break Through School?
Break Through 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 Break Through School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 21 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Break Through School?
Break Through School is at 121 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, Belvedere, DA17 5JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)