About us
Welcome to Baskerville School
Specialist Education for Students with Autism
Baskerville School provides specialist education for 188 secondary-age students (11-19) with autism and additional disabilities. Our dedicated approach creates an environment where students can thrive through individualized support and specialized teaching methods.
Our School Community
We welcome approximately 14 students each year into our main school. For our Discovery Department, which serves students with autism and severe developmental delay, admission varies annually based on available places.
Our Campuses
Current Arrangement:
Baskerville Site: Home to our Key Stage 3 provision
Windsor Academy: Currently hosts our Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 students
Bournville College: Provides specialized Key Stage 5 education
Exciting News:
In September 2025, our brand new purpose-built campus will open at the Baskerville Site, bringing all key stages together under one roof.
Our successful Bournville College provision will continue to operate.
Our Specialised Approach
We deliver a specialist service for children on the autistic spectrum with additional learning and communication difficulties. Each student receives:
An individualized, highly structured educational program
Integrated therapeutic provision
A Total Communication approach
Typically small class groups with at least 1:3 support ratio
Educational Philosophy
Our teachers and support staff work in full integration, placing a child-centered holistic approach at the core of our practice. We recognize that all children with ASD experience three main areas of difficulty known as "The Triad of Impairments," which guides our curriculum design and communication methods.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is:
Lively, engaging and innovative
Thematically organized
Reviewed annually to adapt to student cohorts and interests
Designed to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, confidence and self-esteem
Students participate in experiential, skill-building lessons focused on developing abilities they'll need throughout adulthood. We aim to empower young people to navigate the world with confidence and independence.
Our Vision
We strive to prepare all students for the next stage of their lives by:
Building increasing independence
Helping them find their place in the wider community
Developing skills for adulthood beyond education
Our focus areas include:
Purposeful work-related activities
Community engagement
Independent living skills
Personal development
At Baskerville School, we're committed to developing young people who are empowered to navigate and contribute to the world around them.
