Boveridge House, a grade II listed building[1] was designed by William Evans of Wimborne and built some time after 1788 for Henry Brouncker.
The Ordnance Survey surveyor's Drawing (1807-1808) shows the house set in a strip of pleasure grounds and woodland extending from north-west to south-east.
The school could accommodate up to 44 boarding students both male and female, with moderate to severe learning difficulties and communication problems.
Students could be admitted from any Local Education Authority or private source.
It supports young people who may have a diagnosis of Autism, anxiety, social and emotional or mental health needs.