Brearley Hall School
Brearley Hall School is an independent special school in Halifax for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 37 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Brearley Hall School is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 Burnley Road Luddendenfoot Halifax HX2 6HP |
| Phone | 01422820510 |
| Reference Number | 148537 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 37 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.57%
Girls: 32.43% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Brearley Hall School has been assessed as good overall, demonstrating solid performance across all domains, including education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school effectively supports pupils who have social, emotional, and mental health needs, many of whom have previously faced significant educational interruptions. Students quickly adapt and engage in a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and personal growth. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, noting the positive impact the school has on their children's lives.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils feel secure and well supported.
- Staff provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Effective reading curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Positive engagement and interaction among pupils in the classroom.
- Well-planned personal, social, health and economic education.
- Broad careers programme helping pupils explore future options.
- Good capacity for pupils to transition to further education or employment.
- Strong safeguarding arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment across subjects.
- Some pupils experiencing significant absence impacting learning.
In 2025–26, 2.7% of pupils at Brearley Hall School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 94.6% 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 Brearley Hall School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Brearley Hall School is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Brearley Hall School last inspected by Ofsted?
Brearley Hall School was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Brearley Hall School have?
Brearley Hall School has 37 pupils on roll.
What age range does Brearley Hall School cover?
Brearley Hall School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Brearley Hall School?
Brearley Hall School is at 1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6HP.