North Hill House A GSG School
- North Hill House
Fromefield
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HB - Head: James Lynch
- T 01373 466222
- F 01373 475175
- E northhillhouseschool@aspriscs.co.uk
- W www.aspriscs.c…e-school-frome/
- A special independent school for pupils aged 6 to 19 with high functioning autism spectrum disorders and associated difficulties
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Somerset
- Pupils: 40; sixth formers:
- Religion: Not Applicable
- Fees: Usually paid by LA
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The classroom that impressed the most was art. It defies any expectations of autistic-style undecorated walls as it is bursting at the seams with displays and explosions of colour. Some absolutely fantastic creations and very high standards. We saw three older lads happily working on their art, sharing some teenage banter; it was easy to forget this is not...
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head teacher
Since September 2021, James Lynch.
Entrance
Pupils all have a diagnosis of Asperger's, autism, or associated difficulties. The school also accepts children with mental health issues, PDA, and attachment issues. Assessments involve visits by the child and family, and taster sessions. As well as looking at the child’s suitability for the school, staff also consider the risks the child poses and their potential impact on the rest of the cohort.
The majority of pupils will start on a phased transition, typically building up to full time attendance over the course of four to six weeks. Parents told us, ‘Settling in was very well planned and great communication between school and parents made the transition smooth.’ Another added, ‘As parents we were in full control and the school did the process as we...
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Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
No comment taken to the point of secrecy. As if the Priory was something out of The Da Vinci Code. SEN details added by us. Officially, the school is an independent school, approved by the DfES for boys with Asperger's Syndrome.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | Y |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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