“Leaders show an admirable determination to improve pupils’ lives and give them a positive school experience. Pupils are at the centre of everything they do.” Ofsted, March 2020

From the Head Teacher and Proprietor

Kingsgate School is a family run independent specialist school, with a leadership team who have an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality of education, therapy, welfare and support. We welcome boys and girls aged 7 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties as well as other complex needs often associated with autistic spectrum conditions and learning difficulties. 

Kingsgate School provides bespoke education for up to 24 students who have an EHCP (Educational, Health, Care Plan) and come from local families, foster placements, or local children‘s homes. We understand that students will arrive at the school with challenging behaviours or an inability to cope in a mainstream school placement. Many of them will have encountered negative educational experiences or disruption, and consequently lack confidence in their own abilities. 

We offer a safe and nurturing environment combined with high staff to student ratios, to ensure that every student at Kingsgate School has the opportunity to develop their abilities, share new experiences and to become independent learners. We aim to make learning a positive and enjoyable experience, where students feel safe and secure, are proud of their achievements and strive to be an active part of the school and wider community. Our holistic approach to education was recognised and endorsed by a very positive Ofsted Inspection in March 2020.

In all cases, we actively seek to transition students back to local authority provisions when they are ready and confident to thrive in those learning environments. 

We are confident that all students at Kingsgate School will be happy and successful learners and will fulfil their potential.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Tim Rogers