Break Through School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: 121 Nuxley Road

Belvedere

, DA175JX
Phone: 1322440049
Website: breakthroughschool.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 140039
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: 121 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JX
Website: www.breakthroughschool.co.uk
Age range: 11-17
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 45 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils: 40
Special Educational Needs: 70.0% (28 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 3 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 6; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 40 pupils; 11-17

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Equity Integrity Empathy Resilience Mutual Trust

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Break Through School. We are a small alternative independent school offering a personalised and well-rounded approach to education to young people aged 11-17.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Mental Health clubs Jewellery Making Board Games School Council PAD training (boxing)

Sports

Gym sessions Boxing (PAD training)

Facilities

Two sites on Nuxley Road: 121 Nuxley Road and 44 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, Kent DA17 5JX On-site Speech and Language Therapists (2 days per week) On-site counsellors for 1:1 counselling sessions Restorative approach to challenging behaviours Access to local community venues for PE, training sessions and assemblies (e.g., local church hall)

Curriculum Highlights

Central Curriculum with a pastoral and restorative approach; numeracy and literacy interventions; therapies such as Speech & Language and counselling integrated into learning Reading as a Priority with targeted interventions (Phonics via That Reading Thing; Reading Classes KS3; KS4 reading focus; Rapid Plus for KS3) KS3 and KS4 structure (years 7–9 and 10–11) with small group sizes (4–8 learners) Core subjects in maths, English, and ICT supplemented by vocational and other academic subjects Vocational Pathways and Work Experience; Preparation for Adulthood and Careers & Life Skills programme Functional Skills qualifications in English, Maths and ICT; EPQ option; GCSE pathways with Edexcel; BTEC qualifications at Levels 1–3 Support for progression to Post-16 including college/ apprenticeship routes; emphasis on independent learning and resilience

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club in the mornings; after-school clubs and enrichment sessions; enrichment series on Friday afternoons; holiday enrichment opportunities; PAD training (boxing) and 1:1 academic support available depending on demand.

SEND Provision

All learners have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) prepared by the SENDCo, with biweekly reviews by teachers; SENDCo and wider SLT review applications and determine offers; the school supports Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and can arrange assessments/interventions from outside agencies; two Speech & Language Therapists attend onsite (on-site therapy), and Kent Counselling Service counsellors attend onsite three days a week; additional daily interventions and therapies including walks and talks, drawing, Pads, and in-class support.

Admissions Criteria

Break Through School serves learners aged 11–16 with SEND (primarily SEMH and/or communication difficulties). Learners can join at any time during the school year and will follow a personalised curriculum package. EHCPs are prioritized; if a learner does not yet have an EHCP, they may undergo the Education Health and Care Assessment Request (ECHAR) process. The Admissions Policy outlines the formal process for reading offers and placement, with consideration of capacity.