Broadbeck Learning Centre, West Yorkshire
Broadbeck Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 18 in West Yorkshire. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Broadbeck Learning Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Broadbeck Learning Centre are Co-op Academy Southfield (0.8 miles, Good); Millcourt School (1.3 miles, Good); Bradford Beacon School (1.8 miles); and Oastlers School (2.3 miles).
Co-op Academy SouthfieldMillcourt SchoolBradford Beacon SchoolOastlers School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Broadbeck Learning Centre has an education, health and care plan (12 of 12 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Low Moor Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harbour Road Vernon Rd, 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years 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 April 2025 inspection report.
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
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Broadbeck Learning Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 21 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 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
86%
Available places
12 pupils
14 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Yorkshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Yorkshire
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,308
Applications
7,489
Got 1st preference
78.1%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Broadbeck Learning Centre 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
12
Total Pupils
8
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Broadbeck Learning Centre
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Broadbeck Learning Centre
What is Broadbeck Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
Broadbeck Learning Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025.
Does Broadbeck Learning Centre meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2025, Broadbeck Learning Centre met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Broadbeck Learning Centre?
Broadbeck Learning Centre has around 12 pupils on roll.
Does Broadbeck Learning Centre have specialist SEN provision?
Broadbeck Learning Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Broadbeck Learning Centre?
Broadbeck Learning Centre 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 Broadbeck Learning Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 21 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broadbeck Learning Centre?
Broadbeck Learning Centre is at Brearcliffe Drive, Buttershaw, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, BD6 2LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)