Althea Park Education Unit
URN: 131561 • Stroud GL5 4HB
Overview
- Name
- Althea Park Education Unit
- URN
- 131561
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cheryl Byford (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 64, Cainscross Road, Stroud GL5 4HB
Summary
Althea Park Education Unit is an independent special school located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a capacity for 12 students. The school caters to mixed-gender students and focuses on providing tailored educational support for those with specific needs, particularly in the context of mental health and addiction recovery.
The ethos of Althea Park is centred on individualised care pathways, ensuring that each student's unique requirements are met. The school collaborates with various health and social care services, including partnerships with organisations like Priory, to offer comprehensive support that extends beyond traditional education. This includes access to mental health services, addiction treatment, and social care, fostering a holistic approach to student well-being.
In addition to academic instruction, Althea Park prioritises the development of life skills and emotional resilience, preparing students for successful reintegration into their communities. The supportive environment encourages personal growth and recovery, making it a vital resource for families seeking specialised educational solutions for their children.
The ethos of Althea Park is centred on individualised care pathways, ensuring that each student's unique requirements are met. The school collaborates with various health and social care services, including partnerships with organisations like Priory, to offer comprehensive support that extends beyond traditional education. This includes access to mental health services, addiction treatment, and social care, fostering a holistic approach to student well-being.
In addition to academic instruction, Althea Park prioritises the development of life skills and emotional resilience, preparing students for successful reintegration into their communities. The supportive environment encourages personal growth and recovery, making it a vital resource for families seeking specialised educational solutions for their children.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Martins Centre (St Roses School) (60.2)
- The Acorn School (58.7)
- St Rose's Special School (57.3)
- Cotswold Chine School (54.1)
- Severn Valley School (49.6)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 13 - 18
- Boarders
- Children's home (Boarding school)
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 12
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-04-11
- Close date
- 2016-09-01
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 12 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 12 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 12 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 12 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 12 |
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