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Life at Sutherland House School

We're a vibrant, exciting and passionate school that educates students with autism spectrum conditions from early years and foundation stage through to post 16.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained special school for autistic students aged between 3 and 19 years. We have provided a specialist education for autistic children and young people since 1968.

The school is located in the heart of Nottingham. Students attend our school from within a commutable distance covering the local authorities of Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Derbyshire, Derby City, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland, Doncaster and South Yorkshire.

We are structured into lower, middle and upper schools to provide age appropriate education across the foundation stage, key stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and post 16.

Celebrations, belonging and behaviour

At Sutherland House School we have high expectations for our students in all areas of their learning. We celebrate their achievements and progress and teach self respect, tolerance and cooperation.

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Student health & wellbeing

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Our curriculum and calendar of activities

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Careers information (CEIAG)

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Sutherland House School gain silver award for their sporting achievements in 2023/4

Sutherland House School was recently awarded a silver certificate for our sporting achievements in the 23-24 academic year.

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SHS joins theatre partnership to help 'celebrate and cherish' Shakespeare

Sutherland House School has recently joined a partnership between The Royal Shakespeare Company, regional theatres and other schools across England.

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SHS students go for gold in running event

Three of our KS3 students represented Sutherland House School in an inclusive running event.

Visiting our school

We welcome planned visits from parents, carers and other professionals. During your visit our team will be able to advise about the referral process for your local authority.

Contact the school office to book an appointment to visit.

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