Breightmet School

Other independent special school · Ages 5–18 · Bolton

Breightmet School is an independent special school in Bolton for ages 5–18.

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade

“When the school’s action plan was evaluated in September 2025, it was judged that proprietor’s plans to improve leadership and management were likely to mean that this standard would be met.”
“However, a new headteacher was appointed, who swiftly and dynamically addressed the issues in school.”
“As a result, order, routine, clear procedures, positive behaviour management strategies and a culture of appropriate, consistent safeguarding practice have been established.”

“The school does not meet all of the independent school standards that were checked during this inspection”
“At its most recent inspection, the school was judged to not meet all of the independent school standards and associated requirements.”
“At the standard inspection in June 2025, inspectors found that the proprietor and leaders did not have the knowledge and skills appropriate to their roles to ensure that all the standards were met consistently.”

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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