Petherton Park School
URN: 135673 • Somerset TA6 6NA
Overview
- Name
- Petherton Park School
- URN
- 135673
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoey Shelley (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 03301358200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brook Farm, Somerset TA6 6NA
Summary
Petherton Park School is an independent special school located in Somerset, catering to a mixed-gender population of 15 pupils, with a capacity of 16. The school is part of Phoenix Learning and Care, which operates over 40 settings across the South of England and South Wales. Petherton Park focuses on providing tailored educational experiences that meet the individual social and educational needs of its students, fostering a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
The school employs a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, supported by an Integrated Therapies Team that includes professionals in psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. This multidisciplinary support aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for independent living and active participation in society.
Petherton Park School prioritises strong relationships and personalised care, ensuring that each child's unique needs are understood and addressed. The ethos of Nurture, Flourish, and Grow underpins the school's commitment to helping students achieve their full potential in a supportive community setting.
The school employs a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, supported by an Integrated Therapies Team that includes professionals in psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. This multidisciplinary support aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for independent living and active participation in society.
Petherton Park School prioritises strong relationships and personalised care, ensuring that each child's unique needs are understood and addressed. The ethos of Nurture, Flourish, and Grow underpins the school's commitment to helping students achieve their full potential in a supportive community setting.
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Nearby alternatives
- Compton Dundon School (49.3)
- The Levels School (44.3)
- Springmead Preparatory School (39.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
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