Brearley Hall School
School summary
Brearley Hall School is one of Calderdale's smallest independent schools, with around 38 pupils on roll. That tiny intake means a close, intimate setting where teachers can know every child individually. The school is co-educational and welcomes pupils from age 11, with an 11+ entry route. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by Head Mrs Tayyaba Ahmed.
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Teaching & academics
With such a modest roll, classes are necessarily small, allowing close attention to each pupil's progress. Entry is available at 11 via the 11+, making it an option for families seeking an independent education in the Calderdale area.
Head · Mrs Tayyaba Ahmed
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small independent school in Calderdale where individual attention comes as standard. Best suited to families who value an intimate, personal setting over the scale of a larger school.
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Brearley Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.