Extracts from the Oftsed report for Breckenbrough School - May 2006

This is a good school, which is successful in helping pupils who have failed in mainstream education make a success of their lives. The school's overall view of its effectiveness matches the inspection judgement. Achievement is good overall because of good teaching. As a result, and despite having been out of school for up to three years, pupils achieve between 6 and 11 passes in GCSE. Achievement in science is outstanding because of excellent teaching. This good and outstanding achievement is re-enforced by outstanding aspects in personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE) that has a strong impact on pupils' personal development. Pupils behave extremely well and derive great enjoyment from their education. As a result attendance is good. Furthermore, the good boarding provision, alongside good care and guidance, contributes significantly to pupils' confidence and maturity.

The overall picture at the school is of good achievement. By Year 11, pupils gain between 6 and 11 subjects in GCSE, with over one third being at grade C or above. Taking account of their standards when they enter the school, this amounts to good progress.

Pupils receive good care and support. Child protection procedures are in place and understood by staff. Health and safety procedures are robust. Where appropriate, assessments of the risks presented by individual pupils are undertaken.

Good links are maintained with other professionals in the pupils' home area and very good work by the aftercare officer helps pupils make the transition to life after Breckenbrough successfully.

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