Redefining education
We don't just educate; we nurture support and propel our pupils towards a future where their potential knows no bounds. Join us on a transformative journey, where education extends beyond textbooks, therapy nurtures resilience, and futures are shaped with purpose and promise.
Love of learning
At Avon Park School, our bespoke curriculum allows us to deliver learning that is accessible, engaging, and packed with adventure and discovery through educational visits and field trips to support and enhance learning experiences.
Our commitment to a well-rounded education includes a focus on social development. Through enrichment activities that promote collaboration, friendship, social interaction, and teamwork, pupils build interpersonal skills, empowering them to navigate relationships, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and succeed in diverse environments. We take pride in focusing on friendships and a strong sense of community. By doing so, children and young people learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and support one another, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Young people leave us with nationally recognised outcomes at a level that is right for them, ranging from entry-level certificates to functional skills awards, BTECs and GCSEs. This equips them to confidently take their next steps into further education, apprenticeships or employment.
Our outstanding offer
Every pupil is given the opportunity to explore a variety of sports, either through their timetable, lunchtime activities or enrichment sessions. Accessing sport is beneficial to our children and young people as the varied range of activities provides them with opportunities to develop their collaborative working and communication skills, while enjoying the health benefits, both mentally and physically. The school is proud to have been awarded Gold Status from School Games. This is a reflection of the positive impact we have had in supporting all learners to become healthy and enjoy active lives. Through this, our pupils compete in sporting events with other schools, both locally and nationally. We have positive working links with a number of national governing bodies such as The FA and RFU. A pupil’s healthy lifestyle is imperative and this is supported through our Functional Living Skills lessons, Food Technology, Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development (SMSC) and tutor time.
We provide a comprehensive careers package to support the futures of all our pupils. Starting in our primary setting, they follow a clear and
concise aspirations journey with information and guidance to help them make informed decisions on their careers and futures. Supporting parents and carers is important too; we have a broad range of materials on the website to help you understand the opportunities available to your child. Our Careers Information, Advice & Guidance (CIAG) programme ensures that every pupil is given the support they need to step confidently into their chosen career path when the time comes to move on. CIAG is embedded in our curriculum, and our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities are measured against the eight standards of the Gatsby benchmark. In lessons, teachers promote job roles that link to their subject, and pupils discuss career opportunities and the qualifications they need to progress into the career, whether this be through apprenticeships, college or university. In Years 10 and 11, pupils study the Ascentis qualification in Personal and Social Development, which allows them to achieve meaningful learning outcomes, and prepare for life beyond the classroom. Through independent careers advice, they make informed choices about the options available to them. We work in partnership with Project ASK. The Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge (ASK) for Schools project has been commissioned by The National Apprenticeship Service, part of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA).
To prepare for life beyond our school, Key Stage 4 pupils access their learning at our Butlers Leap Campus, developed to accommodate academic and vocational learning. The provision offers an exciting opportunity for pupils to continue growing in their final stages of learning with us, offering a sense of responsibility and focus as they
have exclusive access to the building. The curriculum continues to be personalised in a highly inspirational and well-equipped environment, enabling specialist teachers to bring teaching and learning to life through authentic experiences. In addition to our core subjects of Maths, English, Science and PSHE we also offer a range of qualifications, including:
• GCSEs: Art, Design Technology, Graphic Design History, Geography, Engineering, Food and Nutrition, Computer Science
• BTECs: Work Skills, Construction, Mechanics
• Other vocational courses include Rockschool qualifications and Personal Social Development
With classrooms and resources mimicking life in industry, pupils are able to put into practice theoretical concepts and carve out the initial stages of their careers. For example, while studying food and nutrition, pupils access a fully functioning catering kitchen. In Graphic Design and Computing, pupils use IT packages and equipment used by professionals, and pupils aspiring to work in the health and fitness industry access top of the range sports facilities. Enterprise is another opportunity for pupils to further prepare for their future. The subject develops their employability skills through project work, where they plan, deliver and run their own business. Through this process, they develop problem-solving skills, work together collaboratively and master customer-service skills. They also become accountable and learn to be consistent, further adding to their toolkit of soft skills. The Butlers Leap Campus is still very much part of the Avon Park School community, where pupils enjoy regular catch-ups with their younger peers through an organised monthly ‘Big Breakfast’, while also attending whole-school events and celebrating achievements together.
Therapy
Our on-site Clinical Team provide pupils with unrivalled levels of therapeutic support, in terms of the level of expertise, the ratio of qualified therapists and clinicians to children and young people, and the range of therapies offered. Pupils have the support of our Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other specialists as required.
We believe that unless a child or young person is able to feel emotionally safe and secure, they are less likely to fulfil their personal, social and educational potential. Our unique approach to supporting young people through our Wave Model enables them to go on to realise a future filled with aspiration and achievement.
Avon Park School's Clinical Team complete thorough and skilled assessments that support a shared understanding of the complex needs we see in our children and young people. This enables us to put purposeful and appropriate interventions in place and assess our effectiveness through the tracking of outcomes and impact.
Futures
At Avon Park School we are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our pupils, while also equipping them with the skills and confidence to realise outstanding outcomes.
The Futures programme inspires and connects pupils with their next steps beyond education, utilising a growing network of over 350 employer partnerships, including the likes of Microsoft, Mercedes and John Lewis, to provide outstanding experiences of the workplace and ongoing opportunities and support.
Our Futures sessions provide practical guidance on job applications, confidence-building, networking, and workplace expectations, giving children and young people the tools to navigate their career paths with clarity. Complementing this, our Futures curriculum enriches academic growth while developing personal development and career readiness, ensuring they are prepared for their chosen paths. With no upper age limit on support, the programme boasts a 100% success rate in transitioning students into education, employment, or training.