Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils The Register of Schools 2020/2021 Second Edition
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Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils The Register of Schools 2020/2021 Second Edition 1
The Register of Schools 2020/2021 Schools are listed by category. Details of the criteria CReSTeD expects from our schools can be found in the Information Pack on our Website: https://crested.org.uk/documents/infopack2%20as%20at%20Sept%202019.pdf General Abbreviations, Examinations prepared for Associations and Accreditations including Special Needs Abbrevi- Description Abbrevi- Description Abbrevi- Description ation ation ation ADD Attention Deficit Disorder AS/A2 Advanced Subsidiary/ Advanced General BSA Boarding School Certificate of Education Association ADHD Attention Deficit EICIS European Council of Hyperactivity Disorder AVCE Advanced Vocational Independent Schools Certificate in Education ASD Autism Spectrum GSA Girls' Schools Disorder BTEC Business and Technology Education Association Bdg Boarding Council HMC Headmasters' and Dysc Dyscalculia Headmistresses' C&G City & Guilds Conference Dysg Dysgraphia CE CE Exam IAPS Independent Association Dysl Dyslexia CLAIT Computer Literacy and of Preparatory Schools Dysp Dyspraxia Information Technology ISA Independent Schools G&T Gifted and Talented C0A Certificate of Association Ind Independent School Achievement ISC Independent Schools LA Local Authority School EPQ Extended Project Council Qualification NASEN National Association P&S Pragmatic and Semantic Language Difficulties ESB English Speaking Board for Special Educational Needs SALT Speech and Language CoE Certificate of Education Therapy GCSE General Certificate of NASS National Association of Secondary Education Special Schools Wk Bdg Weekly Boarding SoH The Society of Heads IB International Baccalaureate RSA Royal Society of Arts SAT Standardised Attainment Test Categories appear as follows:- DSP pages 3-5 LSC (formerly DU) pages 6 - 11 MS pages 12 - 15 SPS pages 16 - 18 TC pages 19 - 20 WS pages 21 - 22 Schools by County: - pages 23 - 24 2
Dyslexia Specialist Provision Schools - DSP The school is established primarily to teach pupils with dyslexia. The curriculum and timetable are designed to meet specific needs in a holistic, coordinated manner with a significant number of teaching staff holding nationally recognised qualifications in teaching dyslexic pupils. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Bredon School Pull Court Bushley Tewkesbury Rural 165 boys Dysc Dysl ISI, Handsam, Gloucestershire 49 girls Dysp ADHD SoH, ISA, IAPS, GL20 6AH P&S BSA, ISBA Tel: 01684 293156 Ind Ages 7-18 GCSE Bdg Wk Bdg GCE: A levels Email: enquiries@bredonschool.co.uk Day BTEC, NVQ Web: www.bredonschool.org Comments: Small, friendly school with specialist provision for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia. The school benefits from a working farm, extensive Outdoor Education and full CPD for the dedicated teaching staff. Bruern Abbey School Chesterton House Chesterton Rural 99 boys Dysl IAPS Oxfordshire OX26 1UY Ind Common Entrance Tel: 01869 242448 Wk Bdg Day Ages 7-13 Fax: 01869 243949 Email: secretary@bruernabbey.org Web: www.bruernabbey.org Comments: Calder House School Thickwood Lane Colerne Near Bath Village 34 boys Dysc Dysl BDA Wiltshire SN14 8BN 14 girls Dysp P&S Dyspraxia Tel: 01225 742329 Foundation Fax: Ind Ages 5-12 KS2 SATS and Email: head@calderhouseschool.co.uk Day English Speaking Web: www.calderhouseschool.co.uk Board Comments: National Curriculum. Speech therapist and OT consultant on site. Re-entry into mainstream education usually within three years. Fairley House School 30 Causton Street London City 140 boys Dysl Dysp ISA SW1P 4AU Ind 49 girls SAT Tel: 020 7976 5456 Day KS123 Fax: 020 7976 5905 Ages 5-16 Nat' Curr' Email: enquiries@fairleyhouse.org.uk Web: www.fairleyhouse.org.uk Comments: Occupational and Speech & Language Therapists on site. Re-entry into mainstream education. Frewen College Brickwall Northiam Rye Sussex TN31 6NL Village 66 boys Dysl, Dysp, S BDA Tel: 01797 252494 (Ages 7- &L BSA Fax: 01797 252567 19) ISA Email: office@frewencollege.co.uk ISC Web: www.frewencollege.co.uk Ind 24 girls GCSE Bdg Wk Bdg Ages 9-19 A level Day Comments: Separate Preparatory School. Speech and Language, and Occupational Therapists on site. Emphasis on Literacy, ICT, outdoor activities and Art. Strong pastoral support. 3
Dyslexia Specialist Provision Schools - DSP The school is established primarily to teach pupils with dyslexia. The curriculum and timetable are designed to meet specific needs in a holistic, coordinated manner with a significant number of teaching staff holding nationally recognised qualifications in teaching dyslexic pupils. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Holme Court School Abington Woods, Church Lane, Little Rural /Urban 10 boys Dysc Dysl Abington, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6BQ 10 girls Dysp Tel: 01223 778030 Ages 7-13 Email: admin@holmecourt.com Web: www.holmecourt.com Ind GCSE Day Functional Skills (not ALAN) CACHE D of E Comments: A happy solution for children with dyslexia providing a curriculum governed by individual need. Dynamic, intensive multisensory specialist approach by identifying and overcoming a wide range of difficulties. SALT and OT are available on site. Pastoral care, Literacy, numeracy, ICT and outdoor activities are key focuses. Mainstream integration opportunities are available with our sister school, including GCSEs. Knowl Hill School School Lane Pirbright Surrey GU24 0JN Village 34 boys Dysc Dysl NASEN Tel: 01483 797032 Ind 14 girls Dysp ADD GCSE Email: office@khs.education Day P&S BTEC Web: www.knowlhillschool.org.uk Ages 7-16 Functional Skills Comments: National Curriculum; Occupational/Speech & Language Therapists; Emphasis on Technology; Instrumental Enrichment programme Moon Hall School Reigate Flanchford Road Leigh Reigate Rural 68 boys Dysl Dysp ISA Surrey RH2 8RE Ind 45 girls GCSE Tel: 01306 611372 Day BTEC Ages 7-16 Email: schooloffice@moonhallcollege.co.uk Web: www.moonhalschoolreigate.co.uk Comments: Provides a full mainstream curriculum for primary and secondary pupils geared to mastering literacy and numeracy; identifying and developing individual talents and achieving good GCSE results both in core and additional subjects. Small group lessons, integrated remediation and support using specialists whose teaching is tailored to the needs of the individual pupil. Maintains a traditional independent school ethos that encourages the development of interests in sport, art, drama, music and other skills. Moon Hall School Pasturewood Road Holmbury St Mary Rural 35 boys Dysc Dysl ISA Dorking Surrey Ind 17 girls Dysp P&S SAT OCR Typing & RH5 6LQ Wk Bdg Day Word Processing Tel: 01306 731464 Ages 7-11 Fax: 01306 731504 Email: enquiries@moonhallschool.co.uk Web: www.moonhallschooldorking.co.uk Comments: MHS shares the site of Belmont Prep School and has access to all their excellent facilities. Pupils benefit from joining with their pupils in all sports activities, and school musical/theatrical productions and Assemblies. The school is highly specialized and is able to offer a mainstream curriculum tailored to the particular needs of dyslexic pupils; delivered by specialist teachers in small groups of approximately seven pupils. 4
Dyslexia Specialist Provision Schools - DSP The school is established primarily to teach pupils with dyslexia. The curriculum and timetable are designed to meet specific needs in a holistic, coordinated manner with a significant number of teaching staff holding nationally recognised qualifications in teaching dyslexic pupils. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs The Dominie 55 Warriner Gardens Battersea London SW11 Dysc Dysl 4DX City 15 boys Dysp P&S BDA Tel: 020 7720 8783 Ind 15 girls GCSE Fax: 0207 622 4357 Day BTEC Email: info@thedominie.co.uk Ages 6-12 Web: www.thedominie.co.uk Comments: National Curriculum. Specialist teachers and clinical therapists provide an integrated approach for SpLD pupils. Majority of pupils re-enter mainstream education. The Moat School Bishop's Avenue Fulham London City 65 boys Dysc Dysl ISA SW6 6EG Ind Dysp ADD GCSE Tel: 0207 610 9018 Day 30 girls P&S Fax: Email: office@moatschool.org.uk Ages 9-16 Web: www.moatschool.org.uk Comments: The Moat School was established in 1998 as a pioneering school to allow children with Dyslexia the opportunity to access an academic education. Focussing on pupil personal development The Moat aims to accommodate not only pupils with a SpLD diagnosis but also any child who struggles in a traditional classroom. The Unicorn School 20 Marcham Road Abingdon Town 93 co-ed Dysc Dysl ISA CReSTeD Oxfordshire OX14 1AA Ind Dysp ADD GCSE, BTEC Tel: 01235 530222 Day Ages 6-16 P&S Email: office@unicorndyslexia.co.uk Web: www.unicornoxford.co.uk Comments: We are a specialist school for pupils with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and those who need support with Speech & Language. We provide for pupils aged 6-16 years including GCSE provision. Pupils may come to us for a short period of time in order to gain the skills and learning techniques that will enable them to return to a mainstream school. They may also stay with us for longer periods, if appropriate. Each pupil is treated as an individual and their strengths, areas of weakness and educational needs are addressed on an individual basis. 5
Learning Support Centre (LSC), formerly Dyslexia Unit (DU) L Schools in this category have a designated Learning Support Centre or Unit providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School Hall Road Rural 118 boys IAPS Barnardiston Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7TG 100 girls Tel: 01440 786316 Ind Dysc Dysl Dysp Fax: 01440 786355 Bdg Wk ADD P&S Email: lesley@barnardiston-hall.co.uk Bdg Day Web: www.barnardiston.com Ages 2-13 Comments: Bedstone College Bucknell Shropshire 127 boys Dysc Dysl Dysp SoH SY7 0BG Rural 113 girls ISA Tel: 01547 530303 Fax: 01547 530740 Ind Ages 3-18 GCSE Email: via contact form on website Bdg: age (boarding from GCE: AS/A2 Web: www.bedstone.org 9+ Day age 9) BTEC Comments: A small and very family oriented rural day and boardng school with outstanding pastoral care, offering excellent learning support provision for students of all abilities. Bethany School Curtisden Green Goudhurst SoH Rural Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LB 400 co-ed BSA Tel: 01580 211273 GCSE Fax: 01580 211151 Dysl Dysp Email: registrar@bethanyschool.org.uk Ind Web: www.bethanyschool.org.uk Bdg Wk GCE: AS/A2 Bdg Day Ages 11-18 BTEC Comments: Dyslexic pupils expected to be capable, with help, of mainstream education. Bloxham School Bloxham Banbury Oxfordshire Rural HMC OX15 4PE 258 boys 139 girls GCSE Tel: 01295 720222 Ind Ages 11-18 Dysc Dysl Dysp Fax: 01295 721897 Bdg Wk P&S GCE: AS/A2 Email: registrar@bloxhamschool.com Web: www.bloxhamschool.com Bdg Day Univ entry Comments: Unit for 5/6 able 13 year olds per year; support outside unit for others. Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools Marlston 153 boys Road Hermitage Newbury Berkshire RG18 9UL 159 girls IAPS Tel: 01635 200293 Rural Fax: 01635 200190 Dysc Dysl Dysp Ind Ages: 3-13 Email: registrar@brockmarl.org.uk (boarding from Bdg Wk Common Entrance Web: www.brockmarl.org.uk age 8) Bdg Day Comments: There is a huge wealth of extra-curricular activities on offer at the school. Every child finds something they enjoy and at which they can succeed. Clayesmore Preparatory School Iwerne Minster Village IAPS Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8PH 143 boys Tel: 01747 811707 91 girls Dysc Dysl Dysp Common Entrance Fax: 01747 811692 Ind ADD P&S Email: prepsec@clayesmore.com Bdg Day Ages 3-13 entry to Claysmore Web: www.clayesmore.com School Comments: 6
Learning Support Centre (LSC), formerly Dyslexia Unit (DU) L Schools in this category have a designated Learning Support Centre or Unit providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Clayesmore School Iwerne Minster Blandford 261 boys HMC Rural Forum Dorset DT11 8LL 162 girls SoH Tel: 01747 812122/813111 Dysc Dysl Dysp GCSE Fax: 01747 813187 Ind ADD GCE: AS/A2 Email: hmsec@clayesmore.com Bdg Day Web: www.clayesmore.com Univ entry Ages 13-18 Comments: CCF and DoE Award Scheme. Wide range of sport, adventure and creative activities. Cobham Hall School Cobham Kent DA12 3BL GSA Rural Tel: 01474 823371 167 girls BSA Dysc Dysl Dysp GCSE Email: enquiries@cobhamhall.com Web: www.cobhamhall.com Ind Bdg Wk ASD IB Dip Bdg Day Ages 11-18 Univ entry Comments: A friendly boarding and day school that offers excellent learning support combined with access to a mainstream academic curriculum. The school aims to support students in becoming confident and independent learners who reach their full potential. Learning difficulties are very much viewed as learning differences. The school’s Round Square ethos encourages all round development of skills, knowledge and character. Ellesmere College Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 Rural 380 boys HMC 9AB 187 girls Ind GCSE Tel: 01691 622321 Bdg Wk Dysc Dysl Dysp GCE:AS/A2 Fax: 01691 623286 Ages 7-18 Bdg Day Univ entry Email: hmsecretary@ellesmere.com Web: www.ellesmere.com IB Dip Comments: Strong learning support provision. Finborough School The Hall Great Finborough 275 co-ed ISA Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3EF Village BSAISC Tel: 01449 773600 Ind Dysc Dysl Dysp GCSE Fax: 01449 773601 Email: admin@finboroughschool.co.uk Bdg Wk Web: www.finboroughschool.co.uk Bdg Day Ages 2 1/2-18 GCE: AS/A2 Comments: Fulneck School Fulneck Pudsey Leeds West 256 boys SoH Semi rural Yorkshire LS28 8DS 181 girls GBA, BSA Tel: 0113 257 0235 Fax: 0113 255 7316 Email: enquiries@fulneckschool.co.uk Dysc Dysl Dysp Ind P&S GCSE Web: www.fulneckschool.co.uk Bdg Wk Ages 3-18 Bdg Day GCE: AS A2 (boarding from age 8) Comments: Moravian Church; all pupils expected to take GCSE. Rural 388 co-ed IAPS Hazlegrove Preparatory School Sparkford Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JA Ind Dysc Dysl Dysp Tel: 01963 440314 Common Entrance Fax: 01963 440569 Bdg Day Ages 2 1/2-13 7
Learning Support Centre (LSC), formerly Dyslexia Unit (DU) L Schools in this category have a designated Learning Support Centre or Unit providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Email: office@hazlegrove.co.uk Web: www.hazlegrove.co.uk Comments: Traditional boarding school with Christian values and family atmosphere. Kingham Hill School Kingham Chipping Norton 193 boys SoH Rural 109 girls Oxfordshire OX7 6TH BSA Tel: 01608 658999 Dysc Dysl Dysp Fax: 01608 658658 Ind GCSE Email: admissions@kinghamhill.org Bdg Day GCE: AS/A2 Web: www.kinghamhill.org.uk Ages 11-18 Comments: Remarkable success, both in confidence and results for those of our pupils with SpLD. King's School, Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED Semi-rural 212 boys HMC Tel: 01749 814200 116 girls Fax: 01749813426 GCSE Email: office@kingsbruton.com Dysl Dysp ADD Web: www.kingsbruton.com Ind P&S GCE:AS/A2 Bdg Day Ages 13-18 Univ entry Comments: King's has achieved outstanding value-added at A level for all student. Kingsley School Northdown Road Bideford Devon Rural town 227 boys Dysl Dysp ADD SoH EX39 3LY 182 girls P&S BSA Tel: 01237 426200 Fax: 01237 425981 Ages 1-18 ISA Email: admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk Web: www.kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk Ind GCSE Bdg Bdg 8 - 18 GCE:AS/A2 Wk Bdg OCR Nat Day Univ entry Comments: Substantial help given in mainstream environment by separate specialist department. Urban 179 boys IAPS Kingswood House School 56 West Hill Epsom Rural NagC Surrey KT19 8LG Ages 3-13 Tel: 01372 723590 Dysc Dysl Dysp Fax: 01372 749081 Ind ADD P&S Email: office@kingswoodhouse.org 5 girls Common Entrance Day Web: www.kingswoodhouse.org Ages 3-7 Comments: Boys prep school, with a specialist dyslexia unit, feeding major public schools in the area. Lime House School Holm Hill Dalston Carlisle Rural 77 boys ISA Cumbria CA5 7BX (boarding from Tel: 01228 710225 age 10) Fax: 01228 710508 55 girls Email: LHSoffice@aol.com Ind (boarding from Dysc Dysl Dysp GCSE Web: www.limehouseschool.co.uk Bdg Wk age 13) ADD P&S Bdg Day GCE: AS/A2 Ages 5-18 8
Learning Support Centre (LSC), formerly Dyslexia Unit (DU) L Schools in this category have a designated Learning Support Centre or Unit providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Comments: Mayville High School 35-37 St Simon's Road City 242 boys Dysc Dysl Dysp ISA Southsea Hampshire PO5 2PE 216 girls ADD P&S ISC Tel: 02392 734847 Fax: 02392 293649 ISBI Email: enquiries@mayvillehighschool.net Web: www.mayvillehighschool.com Ages 2-16 NASEN Ind GCSE Day Comments: Caring, supportive environment; strength in sport and creative arts. Focus on the individual. Millfield Preparatory School Edgarley Hall Rural 194 boys Dysl IAPS Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD 153 girls BSA Tel: 01458 832446 Fax: 01458 833679 ISC Email: office@millfieldprep.com Web: www.millfieldprep.com Ages 7-13 JHMC Ind Bdg Day Comments: Our aim is to develop each child's individual abilities and talents and a balanced, all-round education is at the heart of our philosophy. Millfield School Street, Somerset, BA16 0YD Rural 736 boys Dysc Dysl Dysp HMC BSA AGBIS Tel: 01458 442291 469 girls ADD P&S ASD Fax: 01458 447276 Email: office@millfieldschool.com Ages 13-18 Web: www.millfieldschool.com Ind GCSE GCE: AS/A2 Bdg Day Comments: Our aim is to develop each child's individual abilities and talents and a balanced, all-round education is at the heart of our philosophy. Pipers Corner School Pipers Lane Great Kingshill 528 girls GSA Rural High Wycombe Bucks HP15 6LP ISA Ind GCSE Dysc Dysl Dysp Tel: 01494 718255 S&L Fax: 01494 719806 Day Ages 4-18 GCE: AS/A2 Email: theschool@piperscorner.co.uk Web: www.piperscorner.co.uk Univ entry Comments: We are a thriving Girls’ school and our Individual Learning department is placed within the heart of the school and offers support, advice and assessment to girls, their parents and teachers enabling pupils to achieve their learning potential from 4-18 years. 9
Learning Support Centre (LSC), formerly Dyslexia Unit (DU) L Schools in this category have a designated Learning Support Centre or Unit providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Sidcot School Winscombe North Somerset BS25 298 boys Dysl SoH 1PD Rural 238 girls BSA Tel: 01934 843102 Fax: 01934 844181 Ind Ages 3-18 GCSE Email: info@sidcot.org.uk Bdg Wk (boarding age GCE: AS/A2 Web: www.sidcot.org.uk Bdg Day 11-18) IB Dip Comments: Sidcot offers one-to-one tuition in Literacy and Maths and some in-class support as part of a strong pastoral system. Slindon College Slindon House Slindon Arundel 81 boys Dysc Dysl ISA Sussex BN18 0RH Village Dysp ADD Tel: 01243 814320 ASD P&S Fax: 01243 814702 Ind BTEC Speech and Email: registrar@slindoncollege.co.uk Bdg Wk Ages 8-18 Language Web: www.slindoncollege.co.uk Bdg Day GCSE Comments: All pupils follow GCSE subjects; the school is small and specialises in SpLD, especially dyslexia and ASD children. Tettenhall College Wood Road Tettenhall AGBIS Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8QX 184 boys Tel: 01902 751119 Urban IAPS 108 girls Fax: 01902 741940 Email: head@tettcoll.co.uk SoH Web: www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk Dysc Dysl Dysp Ind Ages 2-18 GCSE Bdg Wk (boarding from Bdg Day age 10) GCE: AS/A2 Comments: ISI 2010: 'Curricular provision for pupils with EAL, statements of SEN or LDD is excellent. High quality specialist teaching is provided where necessary, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups…' Walhampton School Lymington Hampshire SO41 95 boys IAPS Rural 5ZG 98 girls SATIPS Tel: 01590 613300 Dysc Dysl Mild Fax: 01590 678498 Ind Dysp & ADD Email: registrar@walhampton.com Bdg Wk Common Entrance Web: www.walhampton.com Bdg Day Ages 7-13 Comments: Specialist provision for SpLD and Gifted & Talented 10
Learning Support Centre (LSC), formerly Dyslexia Unit (DU) L Schools in this category have a designated Learning Support Centre or Unit providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Wycliffe College Preparatory School Ryeford Hall Rural IAPS Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2LD 180 boys Ind 170 girls Tel: 01453 820470 Bdg Fax: 01453 827634 Dysc Dysl P&S Email: prep@wycliffe.co.uk Web: www.wycliffe.co.uk Wk Bdg Ages 2-13 Day Comments: The Preparatory School Learning Centre is proud of its excellent reputation for providing specialist support for pupils with mild dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. We provide different levels of support, including one-to-one teaching with SEND qualified staff, differentiated classroom environments and targeted teaching methods. Through this support, we aim to boost self-esteem and meet the individual needs of our children alongside the mainstream curriculum. Our specialist one-to-one teachers work closely with teaching staff to ensure the needs of our children are effectively met in all aspects of school life. We carefully consider the profiles of prospective pupils, in order to gauge our ability to make the reasonable adjustments required to meet their individual needs. Wycliffe College Bath Road Stonehouse HMC Gloucestershire GL10 2JQ 221 boys ISC Tel: 01453 822432 Rural 163 girls BSA Fax: 01453 827634 Dysc Dysl Dysp IAPS Email: senior@wycliffe.co.uk P&S GCSE Web: www.wycliffe.co.uk Ind Bdg Day Ages 13-18 GCE: AS/A2 Comments: 11
Maintained Sector – MS Maintained schools where the school supports SpLD pupils to access the curriculum; where there is an effective system of effective system of identifying SpLD pupils; where there is a withdrawal system for individualised literacy support. BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark Schools We are delighted to announce the inclusion of the British Dyslexia Association’s Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark Schools on our “Maintained Sector” (MS) Register. These schools have demonstrated a high commitment to dyslexic learners and undergone rigorous scrutiny in order to achieve the Quality Mark award, an honour that they hold for 3 years before being re-verified by the British Dyslexia Association. They are identified on the CReSTeD Register with the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark logo. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Bursted Wood Primary School Swanbridge Road, Town Bexleyheath, DA7 5BS Dysl 257 boys 247 Tel: 020 8304 9960 SpLD girls Email: admin@burstedwood.bexley.sch.uk Web: www.burstedwoodprimary.org.uk Academy Ages 3-11 Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Caldecote Community Primary School 164 City 263 boys 250 Dysl Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, LE3 1FF girls ADD Tel: 01162 824482 Local Authority ADHD Email: office@caldecote.leicester.sch.uk ASD Ages 3-12 Web: www.caldecote.leicester.sch.uk Hearing Impairment Visual Impairment SpLD Language Groups Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Town Primary School Fir Grove, Macclesfield, Cheshire Dysl SK11 7SF SpLD 88 boys 89 girls Tel: 01625 383272 Email: admin@christtheking.cheshire.sch.uk Web: www.christtheking.cheshire.sch.uk Local Authority Ages 4-11 Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. 12
School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Dowdales School Nelson Street Dalton-in-Furness Rural Cumbria LA15 8AH Dysl 534 boys 514 ADHD Tel: 01229 469800 girls ASD Fax: 01229 469801 Email: office@dowdales.cumbria.sch.uk LA Hearing Web: www.dowdalesschool.co.uk Day Ages 11-16 Impaired GCSE Comments: "Students with special education needs receive excellent support" Ofsted 2011. Gilbertstone Primary School Clay Lane, Yardley, City 236 boys Dysl, ADD, Birmingham, B26 1EH 224 girls P&S, ASD, Tel: 0121 464 4664 Local Authority Hearing Fax: n/a Impairment, Email: c.crosskey@gilbertstone.bham.sch.uk Ages 3-11 Visual Web: www.gilbertstoneprimary.com Impairment, SpLD Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Holy Family Primary and Nursery School Holy Urban, City Dysl 247 boys Family, Aileach Rd, Derry, NI, BT48 0AZ SpLD 241 girls Tel: +44 (0)28 7126 7798 Email: gmattewson813@c2kni.net Web: www.holyfamilyps.com Ages 3-12 Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Mayfield School Mayfield Road Portsmouth City Hampshire PO2 0RH 491 boys Tel: 02392 693432 505 girls Dysl Fax: 02392 665298 Email: general@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk LA Web: www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk Day Ages 11-16 GCSE Comments: New College, New College Drive, Swindon, SN3 Dysl, Dysc, 1AH Town Pre-16s, Dysp, ASD, Tel: 01793 611 470 ADD, SpLD 16-18s, Local Authority GCSE, GCE A Email: info@newcollege.ac.uk Adults (19+) Level, BTEC, Web: www.newcollege.ac.uk Vocational, HNCs/HNDs, Foundation Degree Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. 13
School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary Dysl, Dysc, School St. Barnabas Road, Barnetby le Wold, Rural Ages 4-11 Dysp, North Lincolnshire, DN38 6JD ADD, P&S, Tel: 01652 688248 ADHA, Email: head@st-barnabas.n-lincs.sch.uk Local Authority ASD, Hearing Web: www.ourschoolwebsite.co.uk Impairment, Visual Impairment, SpLD, other Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. St Columba's Nursery and Primary School 86 Rural Ages 4-11 CEA Bells Park Road, Clady, Strabane, NI, BT82 9QY Tel: 028 7138 2077 Email: colettemaguire20032002@yahoo.com Web: n/a Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. St Joseph’s RC Primary School 54 Greystone Town Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ Dysl 147 boys Tel: +44 (0)28 9446 2076 135 girls Fax: +44 (0)28 9446 2076 Email: rtreacy776@c2kni.net Web: www.stjosephsps.org Local Authority Ages 4-11 Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. The Commonweal School The Mall, Swindon, Dysl AQA, OCR, SN1 4JE Dysc WSA, EDEXEL, Tel: 01793 612727 Dysp Entry Level Email: amerk@commonweal.co.uk Town SpLD English & Maths Web: www.commonweal.co.uk Physical 579 boys GCSE, GCE, Disabilities 552 girls Cambridge - Nationals & Academy Ages 11-18 Progression Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. 14
School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Town Approx: Dysl, Dysc, Rd, Solihull, B91 3WR 1100 boys Dysp, ADD, Tel: 0121 704 2581 Local Authority 1100 girls P&S, ADHD, GCE A Level, Email: enquiries@solihullsfc.ac.uk ASD, Hearing BTEC Web: www.solihullsfc.ac.uk Impairment, Ages 16-19 Visual Impairment, SpLD, other Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Walmley Junior School Walmley Ash Road, Town Ages 7-11 Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1JB Dysl Tel: 0121 351 1346 Local Authority Fax: 0121 313 0194 Email: enquiry@walmley-jun.bham.sch.uk Web: www.walmley-jun.bham.sch.uk Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Woodlands Junior School Higham School Lane, Town 178 boys Dysl Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4BB 205 girls Dysc Tel: 01732 355577 Local Authority Dysp KS2 Email: office@woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk SpLD (SATS) Ages 7-11 Web: www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk Comments: This is a BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark school. Ysgol Aberconwy Morfa Drive Conwy LL32 8ED 439 boys 365 Wales Coastal town girls Tel: 01492 593243 Dysl Dysp Fax: 01492 592537 LA GCSE Ages 11-18 ADD P&S Email: lynn.taylor@aberconwy.conwy.sch.uk Day GCE: AS/A2 SALT G&T Web: www.aberconwy.conwy.sch.uk BTEC C&G Comments: Integrated whole-school approach. Specialist tuition and support in mainstream. 15
Specialist Provision Schools - SPS The school is established to teach pupils with SpLD and other associated difficulties. The curriculum and timetable are designed to meet specific needs in a holistic, co-ordinated manner with a significant number of teaching staff holding nationally recognised qualifications. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Abingdon House School Broadley Terrace Marylebone, ISA London NW1 6LG London City 80 co-ed Dysl Dysp Tel: 0203 750 5526 Ind ADHD P&S Email: office@abingdonhouseschool.co.uk Day Ages 5-17 SpLD Web: www.abingdonhouseschool.co.uk Comments: Experienced/qualified teachers/therapists offering integrated approach to pupils with SpLD. Appleford School Elston Lane, Shrewton, Rural 88 boys Dysc Dysl ISA Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4HL 48 girls Dysp ADD BSA Tel: 01980 621020 P&S ISI Fax: 01980 621366 Email: headspa@appleford.wilts.sch.uk Ages 7-19 BDA Web: www.appleford.wilts.sch.uk Ind GCSE Bdg Wk Bdg Day BTEC Comments: "We offer a multi-sensory, holistic whole school approach with on-site Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Child Psychotherapist. Rated 'Excellent' by Independent Schools Inspectorate 2012. Blossom House School Station Road, Motspur Village 126 boys Dysc Dysl NASEN Park, New Malden, KT3 6JJ 36 girls Dysp ADD Tel: 0208 946 7348 ASDP&S NAS Fax: 0208 944 5848 Email: admin@blossomhouseschool.co.uk Ages 3-19 GCSE Ind Web: www.blossomhouseschool.co.uk Day Comments: “Outstanding” Ofsted 2012. A specialist school for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. Brown's School Cannock House, Hawstead Lane Rural 44 boys Dysc Dysl NASEN Chelsfield Orpington Kent BR6 7PH Dysp ADD Tel: 01689 876816 11 girls P&S ASD GCSE Fax: 01689 827118 Ind Email: info@brownsschool.co.uk Day Ages 6-16 Web: www.brownsschool.co.uk Comments: Multi-sensory support. In-house OT and Speech and Language Therapists and a Clinical Psychologist. Emphasis on vocational learning as well as academic achievement. 16
Specialist Provision Schools - SPS The school is established to teach pupils with SpLD and other associated difficulties. The curriculum and timetable are designed to meet specific needs in a holistic, co-ordinated manner with a significant number of teaching staff holding nationally recognised qualifications. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill City 35 boys Dysc Dysl NASEN Battersea London SW11 1SH 10 girls Dysp ADD GCSE American Tel: 020 7738 2344 High School Fax: 020 7738 9862 Ind Diploma Email: info@centreacademy.net Ages 9-19 Day Web: www.centreacademy.net Comments: National Curriculum; entry by assessment. Centre Academy - East Anglia Church Road Rural 34 boys Dysl BDA CIS NASS Bettenham Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7QR 7 girls NASEN LISA Tel: 01449 736404 Ind GCSE American Fax: 01449 737881 Ages 5-18 High School Email: admin@centreacademy.net Day Diploma Web: www.centreacademy.net Comments: Caps its enrolment at 45 and offers excellent facilities for sports and recreational activities. More House School Moons Hill Frensham Rural 464 boys Dysc Dysl ISA Farnham Surrey GU10 3AP Dysp ADD BSA Tel: 01252 792303 P&S Ages 8-18 GCSE GCE: Fax: 01252 797601 Ind AS/A2 Email: schooloffice@morehouseschool.co.uk Bdg Wk Day Modified Nat. Web: www.morehouseschool.co.uk Curr. Comments: Learning Development Centre on site providing Occupational and Speech and Language Therapy to boys with SpLD. St David's College Llandudno Conwy LL30 1RD Rural 250 co-ed Dysc Dysl SoH, WISC, Wales Dysp ADD BSA,ISA & ISC. Tel: 01492 875974 ADHD ASD Ages 9-19 Fax: 01492 870383 Ind SALT GCSE Email: hmsec@stdavidscollege.co.uk Bdg Wk Day GCE: AS/A2 Web: www.stdavidscollege.co.uk C&G Comments: Discover our unique family atmosphere, thriving school community and fresh approach to education that provides every student with the skills and confidence to succeed and reach their full potential. Discover our unrivalled outdoor education programme, our sports and performing arts opportunities and exciting range of extra-curricular activities. At St David's we are proud of our excellent pastoral care, small class sizes and our specialist Dyslexia provision. 17
Specialist Provision Schools - SPS The school School is established Contact Details to teach pupils with Location/ SpLD and other Student associated difficulties. Special The curriculum and Assoc'/ exams timetable are designed to meet specific needsstatus in a holistic, co-ordinated Details manner with Needs a significant number of teaching staff holding nationally recognised qualifications. Trinity School & College, Rochester 11-13 New Town 80 co-ed Dysl ASC Road Rochester Kent ME1 1BG S&L, ADD Ind AQA, OCR, Tel: 01634 812233 ADHD Ages 6-18+ EDEXCEL, Fax: 01634 812233 Day Email: office@trinityschoolrochester.co.uk Web: www.trinityschoolrochester.co.uk 18
Teaching Centre – TC Designated Centre providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. This is our newest category, moving away from the school environment to give children an alternative: stay in their current school and receive additional support in a specialist environment School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Emerson House 40 Redmore Road, London, W6 City 40 boys Dysc, Dysl, 0HZ 42 girls Dysp Ind Support to Tel: 020 8741 4554 school Fax: Day curriculum Email: enquiries@emersonhouse.co.uk Ages 6-11 Web: www.emersonhouse.co.uk Comments: Emerson House is a professional partnership of highly qualified teachers committed to the challenge of building pupil confidence and learning progress. We have created a unique learning environment which is structured to re-engage the anxious learner. We aim to enable children to manage their learning profile and to enjoy the process of overcoming their difficulties. Laidlaw Hall Dukes Meadows Dan Mason Drive Urban in a rural Boys 23 day + Dysc, Dysl, Chiswick W4 2SH location 37 after school Dysp, ADD, Tel: 020 8487 9517 Girls 26 day + ADHD, ASD, Ind, Day Support to Fax: 31 after school SALT school Email: support@laidlawhall.co.uk curriculum. Web: www.laidlawhall.co.uk Comments: Laidlaw Hall is a warm and welcoming place where your child will be supported and nurtured. Children may attend for as little as one hour or as much as full-time and anything in between depending on need and requirement. Our motto is “Caring, Learning, Growing” and this summarises our ethos. The McLeod Centre for Learning 74 Lupus City Boys & Girls Dysc, Dysl, Street London SW1V 3EL Ages 4 — 24+ Dysp, ADHD, Tel: 020 7630 6970 Ind ASD, APD Support to Fax: school Email: amanda@amandamcleod.org curriculum. Web: www.amandamcleod.org Comments: At The McLeod Centre for Learning, we aim to meet the needs of children with specific learning difficulties in a secure, safe and nurturing environment. Lessons range from SEND support to handwriting, touch-typing or exam tutoring. Mitchells Dyslexia Facility 5 Cowdray Close Town Under 18: 28 Dysc, Dysl, Rustington West Sussex BN16 3SU Boys, 13 Girls Dysp, ADD, Day Support to Tel: 01903 785951 Over 18: 4 ADHD school Fax: Male, 9 Female curriculum. Email: annatreby@aol.com Web: www.mitchellsdyslexiafacility.co.uk Comments: A dyslexia facility to offer the opportunity to individuals of all ages and abilities to realise their academic potential through specialist intervention and incorporating a multi-sensory approach and the utilisation of weekly one- to-one sessions to aid effective lifelong learning. 19
Teaching Centre – TC Designated Centre providing specialist tuition on a small group or individual basis, according to need. This is our newest category, moving away from the school environment to give children an alternative: stay in their current school and receive additional support in a specialist environment School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs The Dyslexia Teaching Centre 23 Kensington Central Boys & Girls Dysl, Dysc, BDA, PATOSS Square, London, W8 5HN London Ages 4 — 18+ Dysp, ADD, Tel: 0207 361 4790 ADHD, P&S Day Support to school Email: info@dyslexiateachingcentre.co.uk curriculum. Web: www.dyslexiateachingcentre.co.uk Comments: A busy teaching and assessment centre in the heart of London, the Dyslexia Teaching Centre provides highly qualified, specialist support for children and adults of all ages, enabling individuals to acquire the skills needed for success in education, the workplace and everyday life. The Sheila Ferrari Dyslexia Centre 494 High Edge of town Boys & Girls Dysl/SpLD, BDA Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0PN Ages 6 — 18+ Dysp, Mild Day Support to school Tel: 0208 559 0708 ASD curriculum. Fax: Email: admin@tsfdc.org.uk Web: www.tsfdc.org.uk Comments: please note: The Sheila Ferrari Dyslexia Centre was, until recently, part of Avon House School. The centre now has a legal status separate to the school 20
Withdrawal System – WS Schools where SpLD pupils are withdrawn from appropriately selected lessons for specialist tuition from a teacher with a nationally recognised qualification in teaching SpLD pupils. There is on-going communication between mainstream and specialist teachers. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Avon House School 490 High Road, Woodford Town Boys & Girls Dysl, Dysc, ISA Green, Essex, IG8 0PN Ages 3 — 11 Dysp, ADD Tel: 0208 5041749 Ind, Day Email: office@ahsprep.co.uk Web: www.avonhouseschool.co.uk Comments: Avon House is a family, concerned for the happiness and general well-being of all. Celebrating and supporting every pupil begins with self-esteem, honesty, fairness, integrity, respect for oneself and respect for others. In our happy, secure environment the emphasis is placed on each child being recognised as a valued individual. We hope our pupils will develop their full potential in both academic and non-academic fields, with a strong moral understanding of truth, equality and humanity. We aim to give our pupils life-enhancing strategies to build on as they progress towards the adult world. Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, Rural Girls School Dysl SG, SH Scotland, PH2 9BQ From Ages 3 — Tel: 01738 812257 Ind, Wk Bdg, 18 Fax: 01738 813410 Day Co-ed Nursery, Email: headoffice@kilgraston.com 3—5 Web: www.kilgraston.com Comments: Offering day and boarding education for girls of all ages, Kilgraston has something to inspire every young woman. Oswestry School and Bellan House Rural 297 boys Dysc HMC, Society of Heads, Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, SY11 2TL 176 girls Dysl BSA, ISB, IAPS, ISC, Dysp Tel: 01691 655711 AGBIS. Ages 4-18 P&S Fax: Email: enquiries@oswestryschool.org.uk Ind, GCSE, Web: oswestryschool.org.uk Bdg Wk, Bdg Day A level Comments: A small, independent, co-educational boarding and day school, with strong learning support and pastoral provision. We value the individual and support their intellectual, spiritual and physical growth to enable them to become confident, considerate and responsible members of our society. 21
Withdrawal System – WS Schools where SpLD pupils are withdrawn from appropriately selected lessons for specialist tuition from a teacher with a nationally recognised qualification in teaching SpLD pupils. There is on-going communication between mainstream and specialist teachers. School Contact Details Location/ Student Special Assoc'/ exams status Details Needs Sackville School, Tonbridge Road, Rural 93 Boys, 36 Dysl ISA Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9HN Girls Ind, Day GCSE / A Levels Tel: 01732 838888 Ages 11 — 18 Fax: 01732 836404 Email: office@sackvilleschool.com Web: www.sackvilleschool.co.uk Comments: Sackville is a small co-educational Independent School, from Year 7 through to Sixth Form with excellent results at GCSE and A Level. Set amidst spectacular Kent countryside in Hildenborough, we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and small classes that enable us to provide individualised teaching where each and every child is taught in the most effective way for them. Thames Christian School, Wye Street, City 84 Boys, 37 Dysc, Dysl, Battersea, London, SW11 2HB Girls Dysp Tel: 020 7228 3933 Ind, Day Ages 11 — 16 GCSE Fax: 020 7924 1112 Email: info@thameschristiancollege.org.uk Web: www.thameschristianschool.org.uk Comments: A balanced curriculum, tailored to individual needs. At,, Performing Arts and Technology are particularly strong. Thetford Grammar School, Bridge Street, Urban 169 Boys, 146 Dysc, Dysl, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3AF Girls Dysp Ind, Day GCSE Tel: 01842 752840 Ages 3½ — 18 Fax: 01842 750220 Email: hmsec@thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk Web: www.thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk Comments: Thetford Grammar School is an inclusive community that values the creative growth of every individual: academic, physical, emotional, cultural and social. We are very careful to accept only those pupils who will benefit from the type of education we provide – academic but tempered with a deep knowledge of dyslexia and other learning needs. We firmly believe that with the appropriate level of support and encouragement all children are able to succeed. 22
CReSTeD Schools by County – does not include BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark Schools County Name of School Age Range Category England Berkshire Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools 3-13 LSC Buckinghamshire Priors Corner School 4-18 girls LSC Cambridgeshire Holme Court School 7-13 DSP Cumbria Dowdales School 11-16 MS Cumbria Lime House School 4-18 LSC Devon Kingsley School 11-18 LSC Dorset Clayesmore Preparatory School 3-13 LSC Dorset Clayesmore School 13-18 LSC Essex Avon House School 3-11 WS Essex The Sheila Ferrari Dyslexia Centre 3-18+ TC Gloucestershire Bredon School 4-18 DSP Gloucestershire Wycliffe College 13-18 LSC Gloucestershire Wycliffe College Preparatory School 8-13 LSC Hampshire Mayfield School 11-16 MS Hampshire Mayville High School 2-16 LSC Hampshire Walhampton School 7-13 LSC Kent Bethany School 11-18 LSC Kent Brown’s School 6-16 SPS Kent Cobham Hall School 11-18 girls LSC Kent Sackville School 11-18 WS Kent Trinity School, Rochester 6-18+ SPS London Abingdon House School 5-17 SPS London Blossom House School 3-19 SPS London Centre Academy 10-19 SPS London Emerson House 6-11 TC London The Dominie 6-12 DSP London Fairley House School 5-14 DSP London Laidlaw Hall 4-16 TC London The Dyslexia Teaching Centre 4 - 18+ TC London The McLeod Centre for Learning 4-24+ TC London The Moat School 11-16 DSP London Thames Christian School 11-16 WS Norfolk Thetford Grammar School 3 ½ - 18 WS North Somerset Sidcot School 3-18 (Bdg age 11+) LSC Schools by County - continued
County Name of School Age Range Category England Oxfordshire Bloxham School 11-18 LSC Oxfordshire Bruern Abbey School 7-13 boys DSP Oxfordshire Kingham Hill School 11-18 LSC Oxfordshire The Unicorn School 5-17 DSP Shropshire Bedstone College 3-18 (Bdg age 11+) LSC Shropshire Ellesmere College 7-18 LSC Shropshire Oswestry School and Bellan House 4-18 WS Somerset Hazlegrove Preparatory School 2 1/2 - 13 LSC Somerset King's School, Bruton 13-18 LSC Somerset Millfield Preparatory School 7-13 LSC Somerset Millfield School 13-18 LSC Suffolk Banardiston Hall Preparatory School 2-13 LSC Suffolk Centre Academy East Anglia 5-18 SPS Suffolk Finborough School 2 ½ - 18 LSC Surrey Kingswood House School girls: 3-7, boys: 3-13 LSC Surrey Knowl Hill School 7-16 DSP Surrey Moon Hall School - Reigate 3-16 DSP Surrey Moon Hall School – Dorking 7-11 DSP Surrey More House School 8-18 SPS Sussex Frewen College 7-18 DSP Sussex Slindon College 8-18 boys LSC West Midlands Tettenhall College 2-18 (Bdg age 10+) LSC West Sussex Mitchells Dyslexia Facility children and adults TC West Yorkshire Fulneck School 3-18 LSC Wiltshire Appleford School 7-18 SPS Wiltshire Calder House School 5-12 DSP Scotland Perthshire Kilgraston School All girls: 3-18 WS Wales Conwy St David's College 9-19 SPS Conwy Ysgol Aberconwy 11-18 MS
Gives Choice to Parents Our aim is to help parents, and those who advise them, to choose schools for dyslexic children. We maintain a register of schools which meet our criteria for the teaching of pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties. Our work is supported by: British Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia Action, Dyslexia SpLD Trust & Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity Please contact us by email: admin@crested.org.uk Or visit our website: www.crested.org.uk
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