Residential school places available now

Based in the heart of Chester, speak to us today to secure a place for a child or young person with autism in our residential school.

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A Residential school provision tailored to each individual, with everything included in a universal offer

Our Residential offering includes a comprehensive fee structure that is aimed at helping local authorities place children and young people with autism into a school that’s right for their needs.

Our universal offer is a high-quality personalised provision for children, with no additional costs, that includes:

A rich waking day curriculum with a careful balance of 1-1 and small group learning based on their individual needs
24/7 support by our highly specialist trans-disciplinary team made up of qualified and experienced teachers, behaviour analysts, speech and language therapists, and a social care team
Bespoke transitional support for a smooth and soft landing, including transitions to and from each school placement
Additional learning support
Therapies

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Choose Abbey School for a positive outcome for everyone

We understand the challenges faced by local authorities and the detrimental effects for child and their family’s well-being when they are placed in a residential setting not fit for their needs or that breaks down.

That’s why we move at speed and with a comprehensive fee structure that is constantly reviewed and adapted to ensure each young person’s needs are met and steady progress is being made.

About Abbey School

Abbey School is an independent provision set within a safe and inviting location in Chester city centre.

Our residential school places are for children and young people, aged 8-19, with autism and our aim is to provide our pupils with a highly personalised school curriculum and support plan that maximises learning and prepares young people for adult life.

If you would like to receive further detailed information about our placement process and fees, take a look at our brochure.

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Or, please contact Abbey School Principal, Dr Katy Lee via email at office@abbeyschool.com.

You can also request a call back by filling in your details below.

Testimonials

Local Authority

“I just wanted to take a minute to pass on some feedback on today’s EHCP meeting for [pupil]. I think it was the best EHCP review I have ever attended for a child! It was so lovely to see [pupil] both in the meeting and in all the photos and videos you had prepared. It was incredibly child-centred and kept us all focussed on the positive progress [pupil] is making at Abbey School. I came out of the meeting smiling and I’m sure parents did too.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“I can’t believe the change in our daughter in just a few short weeks. The relief for our family is immense to be certain that she is finally in a place that truly understands her.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“This is the 7th school that our son has attended and each placement has broken down. He is absolutely thriving at Abbey School and has made more progress this term than he has in the past six years.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“Our son is so much happier and content since starting at Abbey School. Recently we have been able to take him and his sister out for the afternoon together. Using the strategies you have given us, he was able to wait and follow simple instructions. We can finally enjoy some time together as a family.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“We are just amazed at how our daughter has changed in a few short weeks from being a very sad, angry little girl, to the calm, happy and chatty girl we see today – we can’t thank you enough!”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“5 star reviews all round. Thank you ever so much for supporting our child!”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“Thank you for making us the happiest and luckiest people to access your gorgeous, amazing school. We are very privileged and still in disbelief about how much this school is going to make a difference to our lives. We are truly blessed!”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“I can’t get over how much you all do for our child. Nowhere has taken all of their needs into consideration like this before and you’re all trying things to support them that nobody else has ever bothered with and you can just see how much their confidence has improved.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“Our son finally has a class team around him that truly understand him.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“We are absolutely delighted and proud of how our son has settled into his new environment.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“Abbey school is not just a school – it’s a family who support the child and the family together.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“I just say how pleased we are with everything. Your staff are amazing, our son loves them and as you know he never wants to leave. The setting is fantastic, I feel totally privileged that my son is part of your school.”

Parent of Abbey School Pupil

“Your autism experience is immense, our son is happy and safe staying at the Green and is becoming more independent. Thanks for all your hard work caring for him, as a mum this is a huge relief to know he’s got a great team around him at the Green!”