Daventry Hill School (Special)

Daventry Hill School is a special all-through school for 200 pupils aged 4-18 years in West Northamptonshire. It's part of the Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust.

• SEND Information Report (Link)

Type: Specialist School

Age Range: EYFS-KS5

Primary Area of Need: Cognition and Learning (Significant Cognitive Delay / Severe Learning Difficulties)

Children Most Likely to be Considered for Admission

• EHCP required
• Significant cognitive delay
• Developmental learning profile
• Benefits from therapy-rich environment
• Needs highly personalised curriculum

What Does the Provision Offer?

• Three developmental pathways
• Sensory rooms
• Soft play
• Hydrotherapy
• Rebound therapy
• LEGO therapy
• Curiosity approach

Not suitable for children who

• Primary SEMH need
• Requires frequent breakout provision as core offer

Curriculum and Learning

Developmental pathways (Yellow, Green, Black) based on learning stage rather than age. Post-16 provision focuses on Preparing for Adulthood.

Mainstream Inclusion

No mainstream inclusion. Specialist school placement.

Key Things for Parents to Know

• Pupils follow one of three developmental pathways rather than an age-related curriculum.
• Communication is embedded throughout the school through a Total Communication approach.
• The school offers a range of specialist therapies, including SALT, hydrotherapy, rebound therapy and LEGO® Therapy.
• Learning is highly personalised and based on each child's developmental stage.
• A Curiosity Approach underpins teaching and learning, promoting play, exploration and meaningful communication across all age groups.

All pupils will have an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plan. The Local Authority will have identified their needs as requiring placement at Daventry Hill School.

Additional Information

SENCo: Vicki Bond ([email protected])

Hillside Sensations 

This pre-school stay and play group runs on alternate Fridays at Daventry Hill School. Sessions are from 9.30am to 10.15am. Sessions will involve play, sensory activities, singing and signing. Please contact Lauren on [email protected] for the date of the next session and to let her know you would like to attend.