Breakspeare School

About Breakspeare School

Breakspeare School is a Hertfordshire maintained special school catering for the educational needs of students in the Early Years Foundation Stage, KS1,2,3 and 4 plus the 6th Form. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, secure and age appropriate learning environment in which students are able to mature and flourish.

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Key Facts

Students 105

Head/Principal Merja Paakkonen

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 19 responses • 13.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

79% positive 10.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

79% positive 15.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79% positive 10.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.9% positive 15.8% negative

My child does well at this school

73.7% positive 15.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 19 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

7 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Jamie T

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Our Perfect School"

As a parent, there's nothing quite like seeing your child happy and fulfilled. Breakspeare School has exceeded all our expectations - they're inclusive, supportive and genuinely invested in our child's well-being. Can't imagine sending our little one anywhere else!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Oct 15, 2022

3.0

"Room for Improvement"

While Breakspeare School has many wonderful qualities, we've experienced some communication issues with the teachers. We do appreciate the effort they put in, but sometimes it feels like things are not getting through. We're hoping to see some changes soon.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily B

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

We've been with Breakspeare School for 3 years now and I couldn't be happier with the support and care they provide our son. The staff are always so warm and welcoming, and the facilities are fantastic. My son is thriving and making wonderful friends - we're so grateful.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Aug 31, 2021

4.0

"A Special Place"

We attended Breakspeare School for 2 years, and although our child has moved on, we still keep in touch with their old teachers. They were instrumental in helping our child make progress and find their confidence - we're so grateful.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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