Do you know that we have a partner school called Chilworth House Upper School?

Chilworth House Upper School meets the needs of pupils aged 11-18 years old. An accepting, positive and welcoming learning environment, pupil access a broad and balanced curriculum allowing them to follow both academic and vocational pathways.


Welcome to
Chilworth House School

At the core of everything we do is the skillful development of the trusting relationships necessary to enable our pupils to engage in their social and academic learning


Welcome to
Chilworth House School

At the core of everything we do is the skillful development of the trusting relationships necessary to enable our pupils to engage in their social and academic learning

ADHD, ASD,
Asp, SEMH
Boys & Girls
Day,
52 Week
5-11

Notification: Coronavirus/COVID-19

We want to reassure parents and carers that as a school we are closely following government guidance concerning the current Coronavirus situation.  We are also regularly monitoring any updates concerning the guidance.  You can view the current government guidance by clicking the button below:

Government Guidance 

Term Dates

Find our term time and holiday dates for the current academic year here.

Part of Witherslack

Find out why we are proud to be part of our Group, the leading provider of inspirational education and care.

Our location

Chilworth House School is located in Wheatley on the outskirts of Oxford. Pupils who attend our school travel from across the South East region.

We love having visitors and would welcome you to enjoy the Chilworth House experience for yourself. To arrange a visit contact us directly.

To help you plan your journey download our location map here.

Click here to download our location map

Welcome from the Head Teacher

Welcome to Chilworth House School.  We enable pupils with a wide range of needs to access the curriculum, develop their self-esteem and realise their potential. Our values based curriculum model is tailored to the needs of each individual and supports them to make rapid progress, both socially and academically.

The school’s beautiful grounds are used creatively to enhance the curriculum and reflect the nurturing ethos of the school, making Chilworth House a positive and happy environment to work and learn. We would be delighted to welcome you to our school to see for yourself our very special and inspirational environment.

Dave Wilcox

We are dedicated to:

Achieving the highest quality education and nurturing care so that every child can achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Developing positive relationships between school, home and the wider community.
Providing a happy, positive, secure and caring environment.
Offering a broad, balanced and stimulating curriculum.

Aims and Ethos

We are committed to providing our pupils with a happy, nurturing and motivating atmosphere for them to enjoy their learning and where they are encouraged to reach their potential.

Our unique school environment is the perfect backdrop for teaching and learning. Scroll through the images to take a look for yourself.

To take a full tour of our school please contact us directly.

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Our school at a Glance

Comprehensive onsite therapeutic support enables us to provide a range of tailored interventions including sensory diets and speech and language programmes.
A curriculum model built around core values which promotes social understanding, independence and improved self-esteem.
An individualised approach to the holistic needs of our pupils has a significant impact on their achievement.
Experienced and specialist skilled staff are dedicated to ensure that our pupils feel safe, secure and supported.
Small class sizes of no more than 8 pupils with high staff ratios and additional pastoral and academic support.

Our Children's Home

When required, we are able to provide a complete 52 week wrap around care through our Witherslack Group partner children’s homes.

The Spires Children’s Home

The Spires offers a homely, nurturing and truly supportive environment for up to eight young people in the county of Oxfordshire. Our environment reflects the needs, interests and ethos of all those living at the home.

Find out more about us here 

What makes our school unique?

From our tailored curriculum to exploring the news that has us jumping for joy, start your search to explore what makes us truly unique.

Peer Mentoring

We empower our pupils and develop their life skills is through our Peer Mentoring Programme with our partner school, Chilworth House Upper School.

SEN Information Report

We understand you will have plenty of questions when considering the best school for your child. Our report attempts to answer many of these.

Key Stages & Curriculum

Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest goings on at our school. Stories of success, achievement and developments; the good news never stops.

Our Unique ITAC Approach

Stories of Success

Staffing

Awards and Accreditations

We are part of Witherslack Group

We are proud to be part of Witherslack Group, the leading provider of inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.

Witherslack Group provide specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; Asperger’s Syndrome; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.

Our story

Find out who we are, what we do and how we make a difference to so many lives by watching this short animation.

Events

For a full list of events offering expert advice and support on a wide range of SEN topics click here.

Resources

Explore the ever-growing range of podcasts, videos and downloads that provide hints and tips to support you and your family.

Careers

Working at Witherslack Group means that you have the opportunity to play a vital part in changing the lives of children and young people. Explore the latest roles across our Group here.

Make an enquiry

Whether you are interested in your child attending our school or just want to know more information about our offer, contact our team.

01844 339 077

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"This school has many strengths. Here, success emanates from the top. The headteacher leads with a passion for establishing better life chances for all pupils who attend."

Pupil

“Chilworth House is as near to a perfect school as you can get. They have not only helped our child but our family as a whole. It feels like we are all one big team working together for our child.”

Parent

"This is a wonderful school that makes a significant difference to pupils’ lives. Pupils, who were previously uninspired, simply flourish during their time here. A strong and caring ethos permeates the school. Leaders have created a haven where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, kept safe and thrive."

Ofsted