The Becklands School
Unit 18, Becklands Park Industrial Estate, York Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3GAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Becklands School is a special school in Market Weighton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 24 March 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
The Becklands School provides a peaceful and structured atmosphere, where pupils feel safe. Teachers and pupils have strong working relationships, which pupils welcome. This helps staff support the pupils in realising the high aspirations they have for them. This includes gaining qualifications that help with their next steps in education and employment. The pupils' personal and academic development since joining the school is tangible. They are confident and engaged in learning. The pupils explore subjects in depth. The school ensures the curriculum encompasses bespoke areas matching pupils' needs and interests. This includes land-based studies, working with animals and tailored industry placements, as well as English and mathematics. Pupils appreciate the diversity that the curriculum offers. The school has well-established routines. Pupils understand what to expect and how teachers structure each day, which helps the school manage pupils' behaviour. Calm and focused learning is part of each day. The staff know the pupils well. They spot when pupils need support and give them the space and time to remain calm. The well-considered curriculum prepares pupils to be positive contributors to society. Pupils get guidance and career advice to help them make well-informed decisions about the future.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This interrupts their learning journey and creates gaps in their knowledge. The school should continue to build on their positive improvements to attendance to ensure more pupils attend school more regularly.
- Occasionally, checks on pupils' understanding do not accurately inform the implementation of the curriculum. This means some pupils do not always have the support they require to address gaps in learning or misconceptions. The school should support staff in implementing the curriculum as intended and making adaptations that help pupils improve their subject knowledge over time.
Pupil numbers and mix
19 pupils on roll, with places for 30
Schools near The Becklands School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerthorpe School | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cambian Beverley School | 11 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Compass Community School Seacole Park | 11 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Riverside Special School | 13 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's School and Sixth Form College | 13 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Horsfield
- Phone
- 01430338569
- Address
- Unit 18, Becklands Park Industrial Estate, York Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3GA
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 148767
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.