Message from the Headteacher

 

Thank you for your interest in Witherslack Hall School.  The school aims to raise the standards of achievement for all our school community, and enable our young people to develop into socially and emotionally responsible citizens with the skills for lifelong learning and employment. 

Please do not hesitate to contact school for more information or to arrange a visit.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Tina McIntosh, Head Teacher

 

We are an established 38 week residential and day secondary school, based in a rural environment in Cumbria.  Our 24 hour curriculum develops resilience in our young people through teaching the skills of emotional literacy and developing confidence and trust within a structured environment.
The school excels in the teaching of specialist subject areas including Motor Vehicle Engineering, Catering, Construction, Environmental Studies, ICT, Music, Physical Education, Art and Design, Food Technology, ASDAN and Duke of Edinburgh award.

The Students

" I would recommend Witherslack Hall School to anyone, because it changes your attitude and it changes the way you look at school life."  Student

Our students are boys aged between 11 and 19, with a wide range of special educational needs.

The boys take part in a wide range of sporting and recreational activities which they are encouraged to continue during the weekends and holidays. 

Each pupil has an Individual Care and Education Plan formulated which identifies needs and proposes targets and strategies in the four main development areas i.e. Health, Education, Social & Behavioural, and Emotional.

Students' progress is celebrated daily, as well as on special occasions like Open Day and helps improve the boys' self esteem and reinforce positive outcomes.