Welcome to Breakspeare School

WELCOME TOBREAKSPEARE SCHOOL. On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors of Breakspeare School I would like to welcome you to our website. I hope the information that we have provided enables you to find out more about our ‘Core Offer’. We are a Hertfordshire maintained special school catering for the educational needs of students in the 6th Form. All our students have Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties, in addition to which many have a complex medical, physical or sensory impairment; autism or speech, language and communication needs. We are able to provide a highly individualized curriculum for each of our students which is designed and delivered in consultation with parents and other professional agencies. Everyone at Breakspeare School strives to make the students’ daily experiences interesting, challenging and enjoyable. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, secure and age appropriate learning environment in which students are able to mature and flourish. As a caring community we are dedicated to the advancement of every students’ personal growth and development. We base our work on highly professional standards, mutual trust and respect for human dignity of all its members hence our mission statement; ‘Opportunity with Dignity’.Our website is designed to give you detailed information about the educational provision that we offer. Whether you are a parent who is considering Breakspeare School for your child or someone who is thinking about work or volunteering opportunities with us I hope we have been able to stimulate your interest in learning more about us. If you would like more information you are very welcome to visit our school, to arrange an appointment please contact the school office. I would be delighted to share with you the everyday achievements of the students’ and the staff.Merja Paakkonen,Head teacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

2 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

139 Total

No. of Boys

92 (66.2%)

No. of Girls

47 (33.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

N/A

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

N/A

School

3%

England

Further education

School:N/A
England:51%

School sixth form

School:N/A
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:N/A
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 3 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 16 - Mar 30

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 11 - May 25

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jul 24

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 24 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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The aim for the Upper School is for all students to become independent learners, and to be able to communicate their wants, needs and preferences. We aim to equip them with the skills to access local amenities and to develop lifelong interests and hobbies. The school has a minibus for educational and recreational trips.

Community Visits
School Eco Garden
Arts Award

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed