About Chilworth House Upper School
Chilworth House Upper School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Wheatley on the outskirts of Oxford, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.
A big warm welcome to our website
We have a track record of delivering the very highest standards of education and care. We provide an accepting, positive and welcoming learning environment for all of our young people and offer a broad and balanced curriculum, which allows pupils to follow both academic and vocational pathways.
Pupils are able to make choices for their individual pathway and all courses are accredited to GCSE level, which mirrors a mainstream offering. However, where our approach differs is in the delivery of these courses, through an individualised approach for each pupil, taking advantage of personalised and alternative curriculums.
We also offer off-site provisions that allow our pupils to access additional course options, as well as attend a mainstream setting. All pupils in Year 10 and 11 also have at least two weeks work experience in different fields of industry to help them gain work skills and experience for their future careers.
Our commitment to providing our pupils with an unparalleled learning environment has resulted in the development of a purpose built sports hall and state-of-the-art science laboratory, adding to the existing high quality and well-resourced classrooms and educational suites.
We would be delighted to welcome you to the school to see for yourself the ongoing progression of our facilities, staff team and most importantly our young people.
Head Teacher, Michelle Johnson
Aims and ethos
We aim to provide our pupils with an accepting, positive and welcoming learning environment, where they are given the opportunity to grow and develop as individuals.
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Our unique school environment is the perfect backdrop for teaching and learning.
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"Pupils flourish at this inclusive school, which they describe as a ‘massive family’. They appreciate the difference that the school has made to them."
Awards and accreditations
Our complete through school offer
There are opportunities for pupils to transition to our school from Chilworth House School, which meets the needs of pupils aged 5-11 years old. Pupils with a wide range of needs access the curriculum, develop their self-esteem and realise their potential.
Address
Chilworth House Upper School, Grooms Farm, Thame Road, Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JP
Head Teacher
Michelle Johnson
Board Chair
Ms Bonny Etchell-Anderson