Welcome to Abingdon House School, Purley
We are a new school and opened our doors for the first cohort of students (aged 10-14 years) in September 2023. We will eventually accept students from 7-17 years old.
We are hugely ambitious in regards to our students’ potential and what they can achieve; we are looking to change the perception of what neurodiverse young people are capable of.
Our curriculum is both academic and holistic. We offer a mainstream-style education with specialist teaching and an integrated therapy approach. Our experienced and passionate school staff work towards removing the barriers to learning for our students. Within our supportive and inclusive school community students are given the unique opportunities they need in order to develop and progress both academically and personally.
Our curriculum offer is inspiring, broad and balanced. In addition to the subjects taught typically in schools, our students have weekly timetabled lessons in Life Skills, Social Skills and British Sign Language. Students work towards GCSE and equivalent qualifications which reflect their underlying cognitive ability.
We recognise that many of the students coming to us will have had negative school experiences prior to joining us. Our students deserve to enjoy their learning in a school that equips them with the skills and tools they will need to succeed and have a fulfilling life.
We warmly welcome you to come and visit us.
Jonathan Mansell
Headteacher
