Breckenbrough School


Breckenbrough School is an independent registered charitable trust school in Sandhutton, North Yorkshire, England.
The school is a residential boys school with a Quaker Society of Friends foundation. It provides a tailored education for boys with Asperger syndrome, ADHD, and ADD. The school affords alternative education for pupils to that at mainstream schools. It provides courses towards GCSE examinations, and prepares pupils for further education and career placements. A separate 'After Care' charity supports pupils' post-school life.
Breckenbrough School was founded in 1934 by Arthur Fitch, a Quaker psychiatrist, at Dunnow Hall, Slaidburn. It moved to Ledston Hall near Castleford in 1948, and has been at Breckenbrough Hall, Sandhutton, since 1958.
A 2013 Ofsted social care inspection report judged the school to be overall Grade 2.

Therapeutic provision

The school employs a full-time psychologist who works directly with pupils and parents. She also supports teachers, learning support stuff and social education. This is important for developing strategies and plans for pupils. She is also available to support pupils in their transition away from the school.