Break Through School
Break Through School is an independent school in Bexley for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 39 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Break Through School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 121 Nuxley Road Belvedere DA17 5JX |
| Phone | 01322440049 |
| Reference Number | 140039 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 39 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.79%
Girls: 28.21% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Break Through School demonstrates a good overall effectiveness in its educational provision, providing a safe and supportive environment for its pupils. The school showcases its high ambitions for student achievement and prepares them well for future opportunities in education and employment. Notably, there is a strong emphasis on developing positive relationships between staff and students, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth. While the school's curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, concerns remain regarding the identification and teaching of key subject-specific terminology, which affects some students' ability to recall important concepts effectively.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy in a calm school environment.
- Strong support helps pupils be successful in their education.
- High expectations for pupil attendance and behaviour.
- Ambitious curriculum with a broad range of subjects.
- Effective personal development programs for pupils.
- Caring professional relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of systematic identification of key subject-specific terminology.
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to practice reading across the curriculum.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Break Through School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 48.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Break Through School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Break Through School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Break Through School last inspected by Ofsted?
Break Through School was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Break Through School have?
Break Through School has 39 pupils on roll.
What age range does Break Through School cover?
Break Through School for pupils aged 11 to 17.
Where is Break Through School?
Break Through School is at 121 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JX.