Breckenbrough School

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Breckenbrough School
Address
Breckenbrough School
Breckenbrough Hall

, ,
YO7 4EN

England
Coordinates 54°14′36″N1°24′40″W / 54.24337°N 1.41115°W / 54.24337; -1.41115
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Type Private day and boarding
Motto"More Than a School"
Established1934
FounderArthur Fitch
Department for Education URN 121765 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadmasterSimon Bannister
GenderMale
Age9to 19
Website http://www.breckenbrough.org.uk/

Breckenbrough School is a private registered charitable trust school in Sandhutton, North Yorkshire, England.

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Breckenbrough School was founded in 1934 by Arthur Fitch, a Quaker psychiatrist, at Dunnow Hall, Slaidburn. It moved to Ledston Hall near Castleford in 1948, and has been at Breckenbrough Hall, Sandhutton, since 1958. [1] It is one of seven Quaker schools in England.

A 2013 Ofsted social care inspection report judged the school to be overall Grade 2 (good), [2] and a report in 2021 stated that the school "requires improvement". [3]

Therapeutic provision

The school employs a full-time psychologist who works directly with pupils and parents. She also supports teachers, learning support stuff and social education. This is important for developing strategies and plans for pupils. She is also available to support pupils in their transition away from the school ('After Care'). [4]

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References

  1. "Breckenbrough School – School History – Chapter 1". www.users.globalnet.co.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  2. "Breckenbrough School Limited", Ofsted reports 2004–2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013. PDF downloads required
  3. "Breckenbrough School URN: 121765". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  4. "Therapeutic Provision". Breckenbrough School. Retrieved 22 April 2019.

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