High Park School

About High Park School

High Park School is a specialist school for children and young people 3–19 with complex needs arising from communication and interaction difficulties, autism, and severe learning needs. We provide a safe and dynamic learning environment with a carefully designed curriculum that facilitates deep and active learning.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Bridie Dorning

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 17 responses • 14.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.3% positive 5.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.2% positive 5.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

76.5% positive 5.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.3% positive 17.7% negative

My child does well at this school

82.3% positive 11.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 17 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

9 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Daniel B

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"An Outstanding Experience"

High Park has exceeded our expectations in every way. The school's approach to learning is tailored to each child's needs, and the therapy team has been instrumental in helping our child develop essential life skills. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff are always willing to listen and adapt to our child's needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

We've been blown away by the care and commitment shown by the staff at High Park. Our child has excelled academically and socially, thanks to the support from Speech and Language Therapy and the Positive Behaviour Team. The school's values of inclusivity and empathy shine through in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Katherine S

Parent Jun 20, 2021

4.0

"A Mixed Experience"

We had a good experience at High Park, but there were some issues with communication between staff members. The school's values and approach to learning are commendable, and our child benefited from the Speech and Language Therapy program. However, we felt that the school could improve on its provision for extracurricular activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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