This information is taken from the inspection report dated 1/7/2009.
‘Breckenbrough is an independent residential special school run by the Society of Friends. All boys have a statement of special educational needs to meet their learning difficulties. All have social, emotional and behavioural needs.’
‘Breckenbrough is a satisfactory school. Good features are boys’ personal development and well-being, how they respond to the care, guidance and support provided to them , and the school’s curriculum. Typical comments from parents are that:’our son is thoroughly enjoying going to school, which is a first’, and ‘ in the short time at the school we are seeing positive changes in our son’.’
‘By the time they reach Years 10 and 11, most boys respond positively to the school’s good strategies to support their emotional well-being. As a result most boys develop their self-esteem and the majority achieve the academic standards of which they are capable. A minority of boys do better and reach standards in public examinations that exceed their targets. The school challenges the more able boys to achieve well, especially in mathematics where learning is accelerated.’
‘Mealtimes are civilized occasions where boys and staff come together to enjoy wholesome and plentiful food.’
‘Good care, guidance and support ensure that boys are safe and secure in the school. Boys’ confidence improves because of the many opportunities for them to take part in a wide range of sporting and outdoor activities. Most boys respond positively, enjoying the ‘options’ on Wednesday afternoons that enable them to pursue individual interests such as photography and swimming. During these activities they develop a good sense of living and working together’
‘The headteacher and governors have critically examined all aspects of the school’s work, and no stone has been left unturned. Govenorship has improved since the last inspection Most areas for improvement identified at the last school inspection are implemented fully. All statutory requirements are now met.’
‘Boarders are happy with the way staff listen to them and like the school council that meets regularly with the headteacher.’
‘Boys receive excellent all-round support to help them enjoy their time at school and make sound progress academically. Boys enjoy and benefit from an exceptional range of various activities and outdoor pursuits from motor cross to fantasy war games.’
‘Over time, boys develop confidence and self-esteem well. This means that by the time they leave most are independent and go on to further training or study.’
The full report can be accessed online at http://www.ofsted.gov.uk
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