Breckenbrough School, Thirsk
Breckenbrough School is a special school for boys aged 9 to 19 in Thirsk. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Breckenbrough School in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college.
Who goes there
5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Breckenbrough School has an education, health and care plan (71 of 71 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Breckenbrough School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Thirsk Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Breckenbrough School issued 8 suspensions, 11.1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
About
Breckenbrough School is a private registered charitable trust school in Sandhutton, North Yorkshire, England.
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At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Latest from Breckenbrough School
Term/Holiday Dates 2027 - 2028
22 Sep 2026
Woodland Centre Open Events July 2026
9 Jun 2026
Woodland Term/Holiday Dates 2026 - 2027
11 Mar 2026
Woodland Centre Open Events
11 Mar 2026
Term/Holiday Dates 2026 - 2027
17 Sep 2025
Latest Educational Ofsted - Good
11 Jun 2024
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Free school transport
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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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 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
71 pupils
70 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Thirsk
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thirsk
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
71
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Breckenbrough School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
71
Total Pupils
71
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.6%
Overall absence
30.5%
Persistent absence
59
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Breckenbrough School
Questions parents ask about Breckenbrough School
What are GCSE results like at Breckenbrough School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Breckenbrough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.8. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Breckenbrough School's Ofsted rating?
Breckenbrough School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2021 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Breckenbrough School?
No fixed boundary. When Breckenbrough School is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Breckenbrough School?
Breckenbrough School has around 71 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Breckenbrough School have specialist SEN provision?
Breckenbrough School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Breckenbrough School?
11.6% of sessions were missed at Breckenbrough School in 2024/25. 30.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Breckenbrough School?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Breckenbrough School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Breckenbrough 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 North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Breckenbrough School?
Breckenbrough School is at Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)