Our schools
We have seven specialist, independent and free schools in the UK. We support children and young people in our specialist schools, aged from 4 to 21.

An ambitious day school in Cheshire for children aged 4-19.
Telephone:
01270 877 601
Email:
admin@naschurchlawton.cheshire.sch.uk
Address:
Church Lawton School, Cherry Tree Avenue,
Church Lawton,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire,
ST7 3EL

The Helen Allison School is part of the National Autistic Society which supports children and young people on the autism spectrum.
Telephone:
01474 814878
Email:
helen.allison@nas.org.uk
Address:
Helen Allison School, Longfield Road,
Kent,
Meopham,
DA13 0EW

Radlett Lodge School offers specialist provision for children and young people with autism and other associated needs. We work with children across the 4 to 19 age range, providing day placements for 43 and residential accommodation for 12. We also offer flexi-boarding to pupils attending the school.
Telephone:
01923 854922
Email:
radlett.lodge@nas.org.uk
Address:
Radlett Lodge School, Harper Lane,
Radlett,
Herts,
WD7 9HW

A large independent school for Autistic children and young people run by the National Autistic Society.
Telephone:
01709 874 443
Email:
robert.ogden@nas.org.uk
Address:
Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane,
Thurnscoe,
South Yorkshire,
S63 0BG

Sybil Elgar School is on two sites in the Acton and Southall areas of West London, and provides primary, secondary and 16-22 education.
Telephone:
020 8813 9168
Email:
sybil.elgar@nas.org.uk
Address:
Sybil Elgar School, Havelock Road,
Southall,
Middlesex,
UB2 4NY

Autism specialist for students in Reading aged 5-16.
Telephone:
0118 9424 750
Email:
thames.valley@nas.org.uk
Address:
Thames Valley School, 2 Conwy Close,
Tilehurst,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG30 4BZ

Our brand new free autism-specific school in Lambeth is now open.
Telephone:
0208 0596 310
Email:
VanguardOffice@nas.org.uk
Address:
Vanguard School, Lollard Street,
Kennington,
Lambeth,
SE11 6QH
What to do next?
To learn more about our schools, understand our referrals process or simply ask a few questions please get in touch.
Why Choose us?
Our schools are here to help prepare young people to make a successful transition into adulthood with the confidence and the necessary skills to live as independently as possible and participate in their local community. It is our vision to increase achievement to give our students the best possible opportunity to reach their full potential.

Autism expertise and knowledge
We are specialists. We provide support and education for young people on the autism spectrum and we are focused on their progress. We have developed a pioneering, innovative and flexible approach to education. When delivered by our highly trained staff and tailored to each person’s needs, they can transform a young person’s life.

Tried and tested curriculum
We provide a broad, balanced, relevant and purposeful curriculum which promotes the intellectual, personal, social and physical development of all students. Our curriculum is based on our tried and tested curriculum within our schools to encapsulate best practice in autism methodology.

Quality of Life framework
Our schools and Children’s services follow our Quality of life Framework. Our pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners. We plan each child’s education carefully and cohesively, shaping each pupil’s provision around their EHCP and agreed developmental goals in order to develop pupils’ knowledge and skills now and for the future.
Our admissions process
Step one
If you are interested in your child attending one of our schools, the first stage is to contact your local authority and indicate your preferences for a National Autistic Society School.
Step two
All students must have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) that refers to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Step three
If you are working with a child for whom our Schools might be suitable, we recommend that you contact us for an initial conversation about the child’s needs and the services we offer.