Yarrow Heights School
URN: 148599 • SO18 1FS
Overview
- Name
- Yarrow Heights School
- URN
- 148599
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Liam Gaster (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02382124590
- Website
- Visit Yarrow Heights School website
- Address
-
Cobden Avenue, SO18 1FS
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Summary
Yarrow Heights School is an independent special school located in Southampton, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 19 with special educational needs (SEN). With a capacity of 130 students, the school prioritises individualised learning, ensuring that each pupil is treated with respect and valued for their unique strengths and challenges. The school's vision is to nurture aspiration, develop resilience, and empower learning, aiming to make a positive, lifelong impact on its students.
The curriculum at Yarrow Heights is based on the National Curriculum, enhanced by a range of therapeutic interventions, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Play Therapy. This holistic approach not only focuses on academic achievement but also on building emotional wellbeing, social skills, and independence. The dedicated team of skilled teachers and therapists work collaboratively to create tailored learning and therapy programmes that address the specific needs of each child.
Yarrow Heights School fosters strong partnerships with local authorities and values the involvement of families in the educational process. The school is committed to creating a supportive community where pupils can flourish and develop confidence through tailored experiences and enrichment activities.
The curriculum at Yarrow Heights is based on the National Curriculum, enhanced by a range of therapeutic interventions, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Play Therapy. This holistic approach not only focuses on academic achievement but also on building emotional wellbeing, social skills, and independence. The dedicated team of skilled teachers and therapists work collaboratively to create tailored learning and therapy programmes that address the specific needs of each child.
Yarrow Heights School fosters strong partnerships with local authorities and values the involvement of families in the educational process. The school is committed to creating a supportive community where pupils can flourish and develop confidence through tailored experiences and enrichment activities.
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- CURRICULUM (other)
- GALLERIES (other)
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- MENU (other)
- OFSTED REPORTS (other)
- YARROW HEIGHTS PODCAST (other)
- POLICIES (other)
- SAFEGUARDING (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
- The Serendipity School (62.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 7 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 130
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-06-29
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 130 | 68 | 62 | 130 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 52 | 53 | 130 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 130 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 36 | 20 | 16 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 60 |
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