North Hill House A GSG School
- North Hill House
Fromefield
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HB - Head: Michael Pearce
- T 01373 466222
- F 01373 475175
- E [email protected]
- 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: None
- 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 2023, Michael Pearce. Began his teaching career as PE teacher in mainstream schools. Prior to joining North Hill House School was deputy headteacher at Newbury Manor School in Mells, and previously assistant headteacher at a special school in Chippenham, Wiltshire, where he was responsible for overseeing curriculum development. Extra-curricular pursuits include a passion for animal rescue and has been involved in voluntary work rescuing dogs from Romania for five years. He currently has many pets, including chickens, ducks, and five dogs—two of which are rescues from Romania. A passionate outdoorsy type: as well as having led Duke of Edinburgh programmes at school, he is also an enthusiastic cyclist and walker and strongly advocates for outdoor learning as an integral part of the curriculum at North Hill House School.
Entrance
Pupils all have a diagnosis...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| Not Applicable | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
|
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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