Claystone School
URN: 151218 • Luton LU1 4LL
Overview
- Name
- Claystone School
- URN
- 151218
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Lovegrove (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582879092
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Half Moon Lane, Luton LU1 4LL
Summary
Claystone School is an independent special school located in Luton, designed specifically for autistic children aged 4 to 11. With a capacity of 48 pupils, the school currently serves one student, providing a tailored educational experience within a supportive environment. The school has been remodelled to accommodate the unique needs of its learners, ensuring that they have access to appropriate facilities and resources.
The curriculum at Claystone School is centred on fostering social communication and interaction, with an emphasis on personalised learning paths. Staff are dedicated to creating an autism-friendly atmosphere that promotes exploration and inquiry, allowing students to develop their strengths and skills. The school employs a therapeutic educational approach, integrating specific interventions to support each child's individual needs.
Claystone School is managed by Options Autism (7) Limited, under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Lovegrove, who has extensive experience in special educational needs. The school community values the contributions of each learner, promoting an ethos of embracing differences to unlock endless possibilities for growth and development.
The curriculum at Claystone School is centred on fostering social communication and interaction, with an emphasis on personalised learning paths. Staff are dedicated to creating an autism-friendly atmosphere that promotes exploration and inquiry, allowing students to develop their strengths and skills. The school employs a therapeutic educational approach, integrating specific interventions to support each child's individual needs.
Claystone School is managed by Options Autism (7) Limited, under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Lovegrove, who has extensive experience in special educational needs. The school community values the contributions of each learner, promoting an ethos of embracing differences to unlock endless possibilities for growth and development.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and Admissions (other)
- Our Family (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lady Zia Wernher School (71.1)
- Woodlands Secondary School (65.8)
- University of Bedfordshire (60.2)
- Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (59.0)
- Oakwood Primary School (57.6)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 48
- Pupils
- 1
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-11-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 |
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