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Highcroft School - Bishop Auckland

The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland DL13 5AG, UK

Highcroft School is a registered independent special school in Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, for girls aged 11 to 18.

It provides specialist therapeutic education for girls who face individual challenges, including day pupils and those living in Keys residential homes. As an independent special school in England, it is regulated by Ofsted.

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Stone-built single-storey Highcroft School with a welcome sign, lawn and bare tree under a grey sky

11-18

On admission

Specialisms

ADHD, SEMH, Autism

Ofsted · Good

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About the school

We are a small, independent school specialising in education for girls aged 11 to 18. Many of our students come to us with diagnoses including ADHD, Dyslexia/Dyspraxia, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and our team is dedicated to providing the care and guidance they need to succeed.

Specialisms

ADHD SEMH Autism

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Headteacher

David Laheney

Address

The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland DL13 5AG, UK

Phone number

01388 718031

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Who is Highcroft School for?

Highcroft School is for girls aged 11 to 18, including day pupils and those living in Keys residential homes.

Where is Highcroft School?

Highcroft School is in Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

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