# Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy — Swanley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Simon Collins

## Contact

- **Address:** Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent
- **Phone:** 01322 664441
- **Website:** https://www.parkwoodhall.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/swanley/parkwood-hall-co-operative-academy-16635

## About

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is a specialist day school for children and young people aged 8-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism. Our aim is to provide an outstanding and supportive learning environment which challenges students to achieve success.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional care and education for our son: Parkwood Hall has been an absolute game-changer for our son. The staff are caring, supportive, and truly dedicated to each child's individual needs. The facilities are amazing, especially the Forest School and sports areas. We've seen a huge improvement in our son's confidence and ability since joining the school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some areas for improvement, but overall positive experience: We've been generally pleased with Parkwood Hall, but there have been some issues with communication and consistency in certain areas. However, the staff have always been willing to listen and work with us to find solutions. Our child has made some good friends and has enjoyed the variety of activities on offer. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A nurturing environment for our daughter: We were so impressed with Parkwood Hall's commitment to the co-operative values and the way they create a sense of community among students, staff, and parents. Our daughter thrived in the school's nurturing environment and made great progress in her learning. We were particularly grateful for the focus on outdoor learning and Forest School. *(Dec 2021)*

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