Breightmet School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Milnthorpe Road Breightmet Bolton BL2 6PD |
| Reference Number | 150807 |
Breightmet School has faced significant challenges since its last inspection in June 2025 but has made considerable strides under new leadership. The appointment of a new headteacher has introduced stability, improved safeguarding practices, and boosted staff morale. However, despite these positive changes, the school still has not met all independent school standards, particularly concerning the quality of education and the implementation of the new curriculum, which are still in their early stages. The school's focus on individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) remains a key aspect of its identity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 9 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.89%
Girls: 11.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Aug 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong leadership has been established by the new headteacher.
- Positive safeguarding practices are now in place.
- A carefully considered curriculum is being developed to meet the needs of students.
- Staff morale is reported as positive.
- Effective behaviour management strategies have been implemented.
Areas for Improvement
- The school does not meet all independent school standards.
- The curriculum and assessment practices are still in early stages of implementation.
- Previous oversight issues led to a toxic school culture.
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