Wilds Lodge School is a specialist therapeutic weekly boarding and day school for pupils aged 5-19 years old with social, emotional and mental health needs. Many pupils also have additional needs such as autism and ADHD.

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We focus heavily on ensuring that children feel settled and safe and we place equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our students. Our whole-school therapeutic approach enables young people to thrive and to better manage their emotional response.

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"Many pupils show determination to overcome difficulties. They are persistent in their learning. An older pupil typically commented, ‘This school has meant the world to me". Ofsted

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Our dual campus, which spans 22 acres and includes a converted library bus, a performing arts theatre, a construction skills centre and an equine centre, draws together the natural environment and care of animals in order to support pupils’ personal and positive relationships.

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The school has developed a broad curriculum that provides for pupils’ academic learning and personal development. Younger pupils learn a range of subjects. Older pupils also benefit from vocational learning. Outdoor learning extends pupils’ learning". Ofsted