Welcome to Selworthy Special School
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Selworthy Special School — a vibrant and nurturing learning community located in the heart of Somerset. We are proud to serve children and young people aged 4 to 19, along with their families.Selworthy supports pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs, including autism and profound learning difficulties. We provide a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every learner is valued and supported to thrive. Our inclusive ethos is at the heart of everything we do.At Selworthy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team of staff work closely with families, therapists and other professionals to create personalised learning experiences that celebrate each learner’s strengths, interests and aspirations. Whether through academic achievement, life skills development, or creative expression, we are committed to helping our pupils grow in confidence, independence and joy.Our school is more than just a place of learning — it is a community built on respect, compassion and high expectations. We are continually evolving to meet the needs of our learners, embracing innovation while holding firm to our core values of care, collaboration and celebration.I invite you to explore our website, visit our school and discover the incredible spirit that makes Selworthy such a special place.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
209 Total
No. of Boys
149 (71.3%)
No. of Girls
60 (28.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
February Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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