Breckland School
Brandon, IP27 0PE · Suffolk · secondary school
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31st of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 882 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 1.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.7 · 16 | 30% | 0.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Breckland School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. In 2024/25, 32.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 615 pupils against a stated capacity of 620. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With Progress 8 below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in core subjects? How does the school monitor individual progress to ensure students meet their potential? What are the current entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Breckland School
Overview
Breckland School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and well-supported by staff. Leaders have successfully refined the curriculum and behaviour systems, resulting in calm lessons and effective learning outcomes for most students.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy” and “looked after well” by mentors, with bullying and prejudicial language dealt with “swiftly”.
- The curriculum has been improved so pupils have “enough time to study their chosen subjects in depth”, increasing English baccalaureate participation.
- Teachers consistently follow the “Breckland Basics” and use assessment to check understanding, helping pupils “deepen their understanding”.
- Leaders’ approach to supporting “weakest readers” is effective, with staff helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers”.
- A “well-considered” PSHE and careers programme prepares pupils effectively for their next steps.
Areas to improve
- A small number of teachers do not make the right adaptations to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) consistently, meaning these pupils “find learning more tricky”. Leaders should ensure all staff help all pupils learn successfully across the whole curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving comprehensive training and clear systems in place to report concerns and keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.0 |
| 2024/25 | 42.4 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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