It was a special needs residential independent school for around 50 children and young people aged 7 to 25,[1] who had severe and complex learning difficulties, or profound and multiple learning difficulties.

[2] Many of the pupils had language and communication disorders, some had physical disabilities and some displayed challenging behaviour.

[3] In December 2015 it was announced that the school was to close,[4][5] but in January 2016 it was taken over by The Aurora Group, allowing it to remain open.

[7] Grace House, a teaching block at the school built in 1965 and designed by Alec F French and Partners, is a grade II listed building.

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