Harlescott House School

Learning Disabilities, Autism, Complex Needs
Ages 8–17
Mixed
Ofsted Good

Schools · A Welcome from the Head Teacher

Harlescott House School

A very warm welcome to our Eco School.
Tucked into a beautiful period house with woodland and gardens to explore, Harlescott is a calm, happy place where children with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs can breathe, grow and discover what they're good at. Many of our pupils join after a difficult time in education, so our first job is simple: help them feel safe, and help them feel they belong.
From there we are wonderfully ambitious. Our pupils gain real qualifications, learn life skills, cook, garden, play golf and get out into the community, building the confidence to take on the world.
If you're thinking about a place for your child, please come and see us. Photos only tell half the story; the warmth of this school you have to feel for yourself.

The team at Harlescott House School

Welcome sign at the entrance of Harlescott House School

About Harlescott House School

Why it's unique Our curriculum is carefully sequenced and blends the EQUALS curriculum with a strong focus on Life & Independence Skills and Outdoor Learning -making full use of our woodland and grounds plus functional projects, independent travel training and community volunteering. Pupils achieve a wide range of academic awards.

How we support pupils We use PECS, Makaton, visual aids and photographs daily, with a nurture breakfast club, calm spaces for reflection and a secure, gated site. Therapies include Speech & Language, art, music, sensory and relaxation, Lego Therapy and pastoral care.

Aims and ethos

At Harlescott House School we are committed to providing our pupils with a caring, positive and welcoming learning environment to achieve their full potential — academically, socially and emotionally.

How we support. We use PECS, Makaton, visual aids and photographs daily, with a nurture breakfast club, calm spaces for reflection and a secure, gated site. Therapies include Speech & Language, art, music, sensory and relaxation, Lego Therapy and pastoral care.

Teacher writing on a whiteboard beside a play tent in a cosy classroom

Education

EQUALS curriculum alongside an adapted National Curriculum, with recognised qualifications via ASDAN, AQA Unit Awards, NCFE and Arts Award.

Therapy

A multi-disciplinary team — OT, SLT, Educational Psychology — wraps support around every learner.

Futures

Vocational pathways and life-skills preparation so every young person leaves ready for what's next.

Ages

8–17

Specialisms

Learning Disabilities · Autism · Complex Needs

Regulation

Ofsted Good

Joining our school

Our admission process

Pupils are usually referred to us by a professional. We then follow a careful transition process to make sure Harlescott House School is the right fit for each pupil and to help them settle in well. This may include visits to the school, taster sessions, observations in the pupil's current setting and initial assessments. We then put together an individual education plan and meet with the family to agree the placement.

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