St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

St. Andrew’s CEVA Primary School is a mainstream voluntary aided primary school for 4-11 year-olds in Northampton. It has a Church of England religious character and is supported by the Diocese of Peterborough. It's maintained by the local authority.

Speciaist Unit

Type: Specialist Unit

Location: Ecton Brook Road, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 5EN

Age Range: EYFS-KS1

Primary Area of Need: Communication and Interaction (including Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autism)

Children Most Likely to be Considered for Admission

• EHCP
• SLCN or Autism profile
• Working below age-related expectations

What Does the Provision Offer?

• Sensory room
• Breakout room
• Outdoor learning area

Not suitable for children who

• Requires highly specialist complex-needs provision
• Unable to engage in learning activities with support

Curriculum and Learning

Informal and semi-formal personalised curriculum

Mainstream Inclusion

Children can access mainstream experiences where appropriate.

Key Things for Parents to Know

• Children learn in small groups with a high level of personalised support.
• The provision balances specialist teaching with opportunities to be part of the wider school community.
• Sensory play, communication development and exploratory learning are central to the curriculum.
• Staff work closely with families to ensure children receive consistent support and successful transitions.
• Every child is given an individualised programme designed around their strengths, needs and EHCP outcomes.

All pupils in the resourced provision will have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority will have identified their needs as requiring placement at Hardingstone Academy's resourced provision.

Rescources

• SEND Information Report (PDF 192 KB)

Additional Information

SENCo: Jade Matthes (j.matthes@standrewsceva.uk)