SEND school
Highcroft School
The Green, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland DL13 5AG, UKHighcroft 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.
11-18
Specialisms
Ofsted · Good
About
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
About our SEND Schools
Resources
Documents & downloads
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Highcroft Anti Bullying Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Attendance Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Behaviour Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft CEIAG Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Curriculum policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Online Safety Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Positive Handling and Physical Intervention Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Risk Assessment Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft RSHE Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft SEND Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft SMSC Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Staff Code of Conduct Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Accessibility Policy 2025
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Highcroft Admissions Policy 2025-26
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Highcroft Alternative Provision Policy 2025-26
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Common questions
Concise, evidenced answers to the questions professionals ask most about our Highcroft School provision.
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.
Locations
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Connected Support
Support centred around each individual.
We call it Connected Support.
A network of Care, Education and Health services for children, young people and adults, seamlessly connecting specialist schools, alternative learning solutions, children’s homes, adult residential, supported living and health services and expertise.
