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:0%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:100%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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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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Independence remains at the core of the Hazelbrook campus. Learners are taught key life skills in order to prepare them to be as independent as possible in life post Selworthy. Through a combination of structured learning, therapeutic support, multi-sensory approaches and enrichment opportunities, we aim to prepare our students for meaningful futures—whether that’s further education, employment, or active participation in their communities.

Work experience placements, experience of work, summer play schemes, after school clubs, residential activities
Visitors, theatre, musical groups, special events
Community & residential visits, theme days, sporting activities, local links

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed