Who We Are & Where We Are

Arc Oakbridge School is founded on the very simple principle that every pupil has the fundamental right to a meaningful, child-centred education. We aim to give our pupils and their families what they rightly deserve. With this ethos underpinning all that we do, Arc Oakbridge School provides personalised, nurturing education to autistic pupils aged 7 to 16 in a low arousal environment. Our pupils have joined us from several Local Authorities and often arrive having been out of education for significant periods of time. All have an autism diagnosis; many also face anxiety and sensory processing difficulties. However, pupils leave our school with meaningful qualifications that allow them to pursue college course and access the world of work.

Our strengths lie in the community approach that we maintain; in fact, many parents refer to us as the Oakbridge family. As a family, we listen to one another and work together towards the common goal of giving our pupils the bespoke nurturing education that they need in order to flourish. 

I doubt that there is another school like Arc Oakbridge School - it is as bespoke as the holistic education that we provide. Our pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally in an environment in which everyone is valued, celebrated and accepted. 

Phil Petch, Headteaher.