Chalk Hill

About Chalk Hill

Chalk Hill is a special education school for young people with autistic spectrum disorder and co-occurring social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We provide a caring, supportive and challenging learning environment where our students overcome their barriers to learning, reintegrate successfully into their local mainstream schools or another appropriate education provider, and into the wider community.

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Key Facts

Students 24

Head/Principal Nicki Jennings

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

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

0.5

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent May 10, 2022

5.0

"Our Chalk Hill Journey So Far..."

We've been with Chalk Hill for a year now, and I couldn't be more grateful. Ruby the therapy dog is a game changer - she's a daily highlight for our child! The staff are caring and attentive, and we love the sense of community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Benjamin G Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2021

4.0

"Chalk Hill: A Safe Haven"

Our child was struggling in mainstream school due to anxiety. Chalk Hill has been a lifesaver - the staff are understanding and supportive, and the school's values of empathy and kindness have really resonated with us. We're grateful for the peace of mind they've brought us.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Ryan T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2021

5.0

"Our Child Thrived at Chalk Hill"

We transferred our son to Chalk Hill after struggling in mainstream school. The school's trauma-informed approach and focus on SEMH needs were exactly what he needed. We're so proud of the progress he made - Chalk Hill truly helped him flourish!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Kathryn B Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 27, 2020

4.0

"A Positive Experience, But Some Room for Improvement"

We had a good experience with Chalk Hill, but there were times when we felt communication could be better. The staff were caring, and our child enjoyed the Forest School program. However, we did feel that some of the facilities could be improved.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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