Park House

URN: 134893 • Peterborough PE6 0SA

Overview

Name
Park House
URN
134893
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tom Crossland (since 2025)
Telephone
01733271187
Website
Visit
Address
Wisbech Road, Peterborough PE6 0SA

Summary

Park House School is an independent special school located in Peterborough, catering to a mixed-gender population of 24 students aged 6 to 19. The school focuses on providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people with special educational needs, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning difficulties. With a capacity of 28 pupils, Park House emphasizes individualised support to help students achieve their educational potential while fostering self-esteem and managing anxiety.

The curriculum at Park House includes classes in functional daily living skills and is tailored to each student's needs, extending to GCSEs. The school employs a multidisciplinary approach, with specialists in psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy working closely with educators to ensure comprehensive support for all students. Regular communication with parents and carers, including home visits, is a key aspect of the school's ethos, promoting strong partnerships between home and school.

Established in 2005, Park House School has built a supportive community where students can thrive academically and socially. The school’s mission is to empower young people to achieve positive outcomes in adult life, fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the wider community.

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Key details

LA
Peterborough
Age range
6 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
28
Pupils
24
Boys
22
Girls
2
FSM %
Open date
2004-06-18
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 24 22 2 28
2024-09-11 23 20 3 28
2023-09-11 23 22 1 28 0.00
2022-09-11 23 22 1 23 0.00
2021-09-11 24 20 4 23 0.00
2020-09-11 23 19 4 23 0.00

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