Brearley Hall School, Luddendenfoot
Brearley Hall School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Luddendenfoot. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brearley Hall School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Brearley Hall School are Wood Bank School (0.6 miles, Good); Broadwood School (2.1 miles, selective); Compass Community School Willow Park (2.5 miles, Outstanding); and Riverbank Primary School (3.9 miles, Good).
Wood Bank SchoolBroadwood SchoolCompass Community School Willow ParkRiverbank Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (2.7%) received SEN support and 35 (94.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Brearley Hall School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mytholmroyd Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stoney Springs, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).
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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Brearley Hall School excels at helping pupils who have faced interruptions to their education reconnect with learning in a nurturing, supportive environment. Staff take time to understand each pupil's individual needs and provide carefully targeted support that enables quick progress. Parents report the school has made a significant difference to their children's lives through building trusting relationships and fostering success.
Key Strengths
- Pupils quickly adapt and form friendships, with staff providing constructive, caring guidance that helps them reconnect with learning
- Targeted reading support helps pupils develop confidence and fluency to access the full curriculum
- Staff identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and adapt lessons to help them catch up from interrupted learning
- Broad personal development programme including PSHE, relationships and sex education that prepares pupils for modern Britain
- Effective careers support and transition help for pupils moving to further education or employment
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment checks are not used consistently across subjects - sometimes staff cannot confirm whether pupils are fully secure with prior learning before moving to new content
- Attendance strategies have not been fully effective for some pupils, with certain students not attending school regularly enough
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils taught how to keep themselves safe and able to identify trusted adults to approach with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre trips, food technology lessons exploring global cuisines, sporting competitions with other schools, use of surrounding forest area
Brearley Hall School is an independent special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school was rated Good overall, with pupils feeling secure and supported while making progress from their individual starting points.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Brearley Hall School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 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 Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 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
74%
Available places
37 pupils
50 places
13 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Luddendenfoot
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Luddendenfoot
Across Calderdale council
Places available
2,994
Applications
2,231
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All secondary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
97.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brearley Hall School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
25
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Brearley Hall School
What is Brearley Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Brearley Hall School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Brearley Hall School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Brearley Hall School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Brearley Hall School?
Brearley Hall School has around 37 pupils on roll.
Does Brearley Hall School have specialist SEN provision?
Brearley Hall School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Brearley Hall School?
Brearley Hall 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 Brearley Hall School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 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 Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brearley Hall School?
Brearley Hall School is at 1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Luddendenfoot, HX2 6HP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)