Overton School provides specialist education and care for young people between the ages of 7 – 18.
A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for Autistic individuals, learning disabilities and other complex needs, residing on the same site as a care home accommodating up to 12 young people.
We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people.
Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we care for, their families and their interactions with the local community.
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Our Vision
That every child and young person should be given the opportunity to access a relevant and personalised education pathway, which enables them to reach their potential and aspirations and gain the skills and confidence to embrace the world in which we live.
Our Values
We believe in education as a driver for personal development and social improvement. We value effective teaching, commitment to learning and sharing of good practice. We are committed to inclusivity, honesty, compassion and respect for others in everything we do.
Our Aims
We aim to break negative cycles, create the right environments and deliver the necessary support needed for a young person to achieve in all areas of their development and have successes in their future life.