The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 613
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr James Chapman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Crown Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Breckland School a selective school?
No. Breckland School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Breckland School's Ofsted rating?
Breckland School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Breckland School?
Breckland School currently has 613 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Breckland School take?
Breckland School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Breckland School?
Breckland School is in Brandon, IP27 0PE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Breckland School have a sixth form?
No, Breckland School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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