We are a school for children who have been identified as having social, emotional and / or mental health difficulties, with additional complex needs and health conditions. These may include conditions such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, PDA, OCD, ODD, toxic childhood stress / adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment difficulties, developmental trauma or delay, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. However this list is not exhaustive, so please do contact us if you want further information.  

Some of our young people will have displayed some form of challenging behaviour at their previous schools. 

Most of our pupils (if not all) will have an EHCP, due to the extreme nature of their needs / difficulties. Pupils’ fees will be funded by the Special Educational Needs team, in the child’s Local Authority. We will be happy to consider admission for pupils without an EHCP, if the LA is prepared to consider funding the place; but this is likely to be very rare. Subject to practicalities, we will accept new pupils at any stage in the academic year. 

"You're the best teachers and TAs I've ever had."

Pupil, Maypole School (Sunbury), March 2024

"At my old school I couldn't go to school for two years, because I was scared. But now I have 100% attendance."

 Pupil, Maypole School (Leigham Court), March 2024

"I can’t help smiling every time I talk about the school. The impact you have had has been life-changing for me and (my son), as a family at home".

 Pupil, Maypole School (Leigham Court), March 2024

"Rightly, leaders have prioritised ensuring pupils are settled, able to access the curriculum and get the support they need to improve their reading and mathematics. Staff are well trained to achieve this … younger pupils learn phonics as soon as they arrive at the school."

Ofsted, Maypole School (Leigham Court), June 2024