The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 43.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Merja Paakkonen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 333m away
Abbots Langley School
Primary · 943m away
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingsway Infants' School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kingsway Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Future Academies Watford
Secondary · 2.2km away
Francis Combe School and Community College
Secondary · 2.2km away
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Breakspeare School's Ofsted rating?
Breakspeare School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Breakspeare School?
Breakspeare School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Breakspeare School take?
Breakspeare School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Breakspeare School?
Breakspeare School is in Abbots Langley, WD5 0BU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Breakspeare School have a sixth form?
Yes, Breakspeare School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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