Avalon School
URN: 123945 • Street BA16 0PS
Overview
- Name
- Avalon School
- URN
- 123945
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher) Amy Norris (Head of School) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 07904757483
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brooks Road, Street BA16 0PS
Summary
Avalon School is a community special school located in Street, Somerset, catering to approximately 73 secondary-aged pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of its students, many of whom have varying degrees of learning difficulties, including profound and complex needs. Avalon School emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with parents, local colleges, and community partners to ensure a comprehensive support system for each student.
The curriculum at Avalon is designed around the Preparing for Adulthood framework, focusing on essential life skills, independence, and community engagement. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and aspirations through a broad and balanced curriculum, which includes opportunities for work experience and skills development. The school also features specialist facilities such as sensory rooms and therapy spaces to enhance learning and support.
Avalon School fosters a strong ethos of partnership, valuing the input of parents and carers in assessing and addressing student needs. The school aims to create a sense of belonging and community, preparing students not only for further education but also for meaningful adult lives.
The curriculum at Avalon is designed around the Preparing for Adulthood framework, focusing on essential life skills, independence, and community engagement. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and aspirations through a broad and balanced curriculum, which includes opportunities for work experience and skills development. The school also features specialist facilities such as sensory rooms and therapy spaces to enhance learning and support.
Avalon School fosters a strong ethos of partnership, valuing the input of parents and carers in assessing and addressing student needs. The school aims to create a sense of belonging and community, preparing students not only for further education but also for meaningful adult lives.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Home (other)
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- Ethos and Values (other)
- Our School (other)
- Letters and Information including Term Dates (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cedar School (45.2)
- Millfield School (44.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 42 | 31 | 60 | 41.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 65 | 38 | 27 | 60 | 44.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 56 | 35 | 21 | 60 | 43.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 56 | 35 | 21 | 60 | 43.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 57 | 36 | 21 | 60 | 44.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 58 | 39 | 19 | 60 | 38.50 |
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