13/08/2026
We love celebrating our students, watching them
thrive is a privilege!
Rutherford School is a specialist independent school for young adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) aged 19-25.
Our aim is to provide inclusive education to learners whose very special needs are compounded by a high degree of dependency. The school’s holistic approach facilitates learning which is supported and managed by a specialist therapies which address physical disabilities, sensory impairment and complex medical needs. The school is part of the Garwood Foundation, a well established and highly regard
13/08/2026
We love celebrating our students, watching them
thrive is a privilege!
26/07/2026
He did it! 👏
A huge congratulations on completing Land’s End to John O’Groats for our school. An incredible achievement, and we’re so grateful for your support and everyone who donated along the way. Thank you! 💙
26/07/2026
Wishing all our staff, students and families a wonderful Summer. See you in September.
🎉 And that's a wrap on another fantastic school year at Rutherford!
As we reach the end of term, we'd like to thank all of our wonderful students, staff, and families for their hard work, dedication, and support throughout the year.
To our leavers – congratulations on all you've achieved. We are incredibly proud of you and wish you every success and happiness in the next chapter of your journey. You'll always be part of the Rutherford family. 💙
To our current students and amazing staff, thank you for making this year so special. We hope you all have a well-deserved, restful, and enjoyable summer break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September, refreshed and ready for another exciting year together.
Have a wonderful summer! ☀️🌻
22/07/2026
The finish line is in sight! 🎉
A huge well done to our amazing supporter, Simon, who is nearly at the end of his Land’s End to John O’Groats challenge for our school. Thank you for everything you’ve done so far. We’re all cheering you on for the final few miles!
If you’d like to support him, please donate if you can. Every contribution makes a difference. 💙
Simon's fundraiser for Rutherford School Help Simon Stockman raise money to support The Garwood Foundation
20/07/2026
A huge congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this wonderful achievement!
🌟 We're Proud to Share Some Fantastic News! 🌟
Rutherford School has officially been recognised as an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence! 🏆
This prestigious award celebrates our unwavering commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best. It reflects the dedication of our incredible staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, the support of our families, and the strength of our whole school community.
Being recognised as an IQM Centre of Excellence is a significant milestone, and we're proud to join a network of schools leading the way in inclusive education and sharing best practice with others.
A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this achievement—we couldn't have done it without you! 💙
Together, we will continue to create a school where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone can succeed.
15/07/2026
Thank you so much The BRIT School
07/07/2026
24/06/2026
28/05/2026
Thank you so much Simon. Keep having plenty of ice cream to keep cool!
A huge update on Simon’s incredible walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats! 👣🇬🇧
Along the way, Simon has met so many kind and lovely people whose encouragement and support have kept him going every step of the journey. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far — your generosity means so much and is helping support the amazing students at Rutherford School.
To follow Simon’s latest updates and progress, visit:
https://rutherfordschool.org.uk/local-man-takes-on-lands-end-to-john-ogroats-challenge-for-rutherford-school/
If you would like to support Simon and donate, please visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/simon-stockman
Every mile, message, and donation makes a difference — thank you! 💙
18/05/2026
Thank you Iain for all your support and to the team who completed the parachute jump!
A huge thank you to Rutherford School parent, Iain Ford, for organising an incredible parachute jump fundraiser in support of our school which raised £4,390! ✈️🪂
Thanks to the entire team of jumpers for your generosity, courage, and community spirit, funds raised will go towards improving air conditioning across the school — helping create a more comfortable learning environment for our students and staff.
We’re so grateful for your support and commitment to the Rutherford community, Iain. What an amazing way to make a difference! 💙
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| Friday | 8am - 4pm |