Highcroft School
URN: 136748 • Bishop Auckland DL13 5AG
Overview
- Name
- Highcroft School
- URN
- 136748
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Laheney (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01388718031
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highcroft, Bishop Auckland DL13 5AG
Summary
Highcroft School, located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is an independent special school catering to a mixed-gender population of 11 pupils, with a capacity of 16. The school is part of the Keys Group, which comprises several specialist providers focused on education, health, and social care for children and adults across England and Wales. Highcroft School aims to provide tailored educational support to children with specific needs, fostering an environment that promotes personal growth and success.
The curriculum at Highcroft is designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that each child receives a personalised learning experience. This approach is complemented by the Keys Group’s commitment to holistic support, which includes residential care, therapeutic services, and community engagement. The school prioritises emotional wellbeing and confidence-building, preparing students for future educational and life challenges.
Highcroft School is dedicated to creating a nurturing community where every child can thrive. By leveraging the resources and expertise of the Keys Group, the school aims to inspire and empower its students, helping them lead happy and fulfilling lives.
The curriculum at Highcroft is designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that each child receives a personalised learning experience. This approach is complemented by the Keys Group’s commitment to holistic support, which includes residential care, therapeutic services, and community engagement. The school prioritises emotional wellbeing and confidence-building, preparing students for future educational and life challenges.
Highcroft School is dedicated to creating a nurturing community where every child can thrive. By leveraging the resources and expertise of the Keys Group, the school aims to inspire and empower its students, helping them lead happy and fulfilling lives.
Useful links
- Tax Strategy (download)
- Accomplish (other)
- ADHD360 (other)
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Keys Connect (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Military & Veterans Outreach (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Evergreen Primary School (53.4)
- Murphy Crescent School (45.2)
- St Anne's High School (45.2)
- Warwick Road School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 16
- Pupils
- 11
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2011-05-24
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 16 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 16 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0.00 |
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