Fountain Head House School
URN: 148497 • Cornwall PL12 4AE
Overview
- Name
- Fountain Head House School
- URN
- 148497
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Inadequate
- Ranking score
- 26.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thereza De Lucca (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752853891
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Saltash Campus, Cornwall PL12 4AE
Summary
Fountain Head House School is an independent special school located in Saltash, Cornwall, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school provides a nurturing environment for students who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan, focusing on those with autism, communication challenges, sensory processing needs, and global developmental delays.
The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, delivered through three pathways: Learning to Learn, Participating in Learning, and Independent Learning. Core subjects include English, Maths, Science, PSHE, and PE, supplemented by opportunities in Life Skills, Computing, Music, and Art. The school emphasizes emotional well-being and therapeutic approaches to learning, aiming to foster a love for education and prepare students for future employment and independence.
Fountain Head House School values community engagement and encourages open communication with parents and carers through various events. The school aims to create an inclusive environment that recognizes neurodiversity as a strength, promoting a supportive atmosphere for all pupils to thrive.
The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, delivered through three pathways: Learning to Learn, Participating in Learning, and Independent Learning. Core subjects include English, Maths, Science, PSHE, and PE, supplemented by opportunities in Life Skills, Computing, Music, and Art. The school emphasizes emotional well-being and therapeutic approaches to learning, aiming to foster a love for education and prepare students for future employment and independence.
Fountain Head House School values community engagement and encourages open communication with parents and carers through various events. The school aims to create an inclusive environment that recognizes neurodiversity as a strength, promoting a supportive atmosphere for all pupils to thrive.
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- HOME (other)
- ABOUT US (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- GOVERNANCE PAGE (other)
- NEWS STORIES & BLOG (other)
- OUR TEAM (other)
- SAFEGUARDING (other)
- SCHOOL POLICIES (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
- THERAPIES (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Josephs School (41.4)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 67
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-04-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 67 | 51 | 16 | 80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 |
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