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Break Through School

Break Through School supports learners aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs, mainly SEMH and communication difficulties, providing personalised curriculum packages.

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At a glance

Key facts

Head
Ruth Elliot
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
39
14 girls, 27 boys
Location
Belvedere, Bexley
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
11 to 16
Entry points
11+, 12+, 13+, 14+, 15+, 16+
Ofsted inspection
Average class
6 pupils
Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Academic
Overview

About Break Through School

Break Through School works with learners aged between 11 and 16 who have special educational needs mainly within the areas of Social and Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and communication difficulties. The school supports a wide range of needs including Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Physical and Sensory and SEMH. Learners can join at any time during the school year and follow personalised curriculum packages. The school prioritises learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and offers short-term placements while assessments are completed. The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment with a caring and committed staff team to support learners' individual needs.

Our take

Independent co-ed senior school in Bexley for ages 11–16. Non-selective intake.

Best for
  • Families seeking a senior school for ages 11–16, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Watch-outs
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
    Open dayTo be confirmed
    Available year-round by arrangement
    Personalised Tours

Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.

Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

Fees TBCper year · day
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Distinctive features

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specialist SEND provision for SEMH and communication difficulties

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personalised curriculum packages

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small classes (4-8 pupils)

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focus on restorative justice

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strong therapeutic support including counselling and speech and language therapy

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flexible entry throughout academic year

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Sports Day - Inclusive 'Sporty' Day

academic club

Holiday Revision Clubs

other

Board Games ClubWii SportsSustainability Creative Crafts GroupButterfly Gardens Educational VisitStrive Year 11 Sustainability Enrichment SessionsTeam Building Experience at The O2Home Cooking SkillsJewellery Making Club

Facilities

academic

Visual Timetable and Learning Support ResourcesClassrooms for Small GroupsLunchtime Club SpacesOutdoor Areas and Local Community Resources

wellbeing

School Dining AreaTherapeutic Rooms

Where leavers go

2024
Cohort2
US Ivy0

Qualifications offered

GCSEFunctional SkillsVocational Qualifications
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Inspection

Ofsted inspection, 3 Jun 2025

Good
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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn1 Sept 2026 → 18 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–23 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 2 Apr 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 16 Jul 2027Half-term 24 May 2027–28 May 2027

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Break Through School best for?+

Break Through School suits: Families seeking a senior school for ages 11–16, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.

When is the next open day at Break Through School?+

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How does admissions work?+

Break Through School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.

Does Break Through School support SEND?+

Break Through School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does Break Through School take?+

Break Through School takes pupils from age 11 to 16.

Is Break Through School a day or boarding school?+

Break Through School is a day school.

Is Break Through School co-educational or single-sex?+

Break Through School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Break Through School?+

Break Through School is in Bexley, DA17 5JX.

How do I contact admissions at Break Through School?+

Contact Break Through School by phone on 01322440049.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.