Broadbeck Learning Centre, West Yorkshire
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping pupils who have faced significant challenges to build confidence and develop positive relationships. Staff use expert clinical knowledge and a caring approach (PACE - Playful, Accepting, Curious, Empathetic) to support each pupil's individual needs. Pupils leave well-prepared for their futures with strong academic qualifications and the social skills they need to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils' well-being and emotional development through collaborative work with clinical and therapeutic staff
- Strong reading programme with expert phonics teaching that genuinely engages pupils
- Exemplary pupil attendance rates due to pupils feeling safe and secure
- Well-organised personal development curriculum including PSHE and careers guidance
- Consistent, positive approach to behaviour management using evidence-based strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Writing expectations are not consistent across the curriculum - pupils don't practise writing skills in subjects beyond English
- Quality assurance systems for the recently revised primary curriculum need strengthening to check that improvements are actually working
- Systems to evaluate the impact of changes to the curriculum are still developing and not yet effective in all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school taking appropriate action on concerns and pupils confident to voice issues.
Extracurricular Activities
Ice-skating, adventurous woodland activities, anti-bullying ambassador roles
Broadbeck Learning Centre is an independent special school for pupils aged 6-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is rated Good overall and provides a caring environment where pupils build positive self-esteem and develop healthy relationships.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
12 pupils
14 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Yorkshire
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Yorkshire
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,315
Applications
7,685
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
93.7%
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Broadbeck Learning Centre
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Wibsey Primary School
Woodside Academy
Reevy Hill Primary School
Hill Top CofE Primary School
Southmere Primary Academy
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
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