Special
Ofsted Good
About Hardwick House School
Hardwick House School is an independent specialist provision located in the university town of Loughborough which caters for children and young people with a diagnosis and an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The philosophy of Hardwick House School is to put the needs of its learners first. The teaching approach is learner-centered and, although access to the National Curriculum is in place, we believe its principal focus should be on the special learning difficulties associated with autism.
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Key Facts
Founded
2014
Head/Principal
Sarah Unwin
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.0
Teaching Quality
4.7
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
4.3
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
2.2
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.
29.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
0.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
0.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
0.0% entered EBacc
0.0% achieved EBacc
10 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Reviews 4
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Rachel T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Nov 25, 2022
5.0
"A Home Away from Home"
My daughter has been at Hardwick House for three years now and it's been an absolute game-changer for our family. The school's ethos is all about creating a sense of community and belonging, and that's exactly what we've experienced. The staff are like family to us, and we feel grateful to be a part of the Hardwick House community.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
E
Emily G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 10, 2022
5.0
"Life Changing School"
I have two children at Hardwick House and I can honestly say it's been a lifesaver for us. The staff are caring, understanding, and truly put the needs of each individual child first. My children have flourished and made incredible progress since joining the school.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
M
Mark R
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2022
5.0
"Happy and Supported"
My son has been at Hardwick House for two years now and we couldn't be happier with the progress he's made. The school's focus on social communication and wider key skills has really helped him build confidence and make friends. We feel supported every step of the way.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
L
Louise K
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 20, 2022
4.0
"Mixed Feelings"
We had our son at Hardwick House for a year before he moved on to another school. While the staff were caring and the facilities were excellent, we felt that the school didn't quite meet our expectations in terms of academic progress. That being said, our son did develop some valuable social skills and we appreciated the emphasis on individualised learning.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
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