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Hexham Priory School school Some pupils have additional sensory or physical needs and some have an autistic spectrum condition.

Welcome To Hexham Priory School

Hexham Priory School i​s a community, special school in Hexham, West Northumberland, for pupils aged 2-19 years old who experience severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. We hope that you find our website informative and easy to navigate, it is designed to give you an insight into the outstanding quality of education and support that we strive to deliver. If you would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us or better still arrange to come and visit the School. We are blessed with a committed and skilled staff team who work hard with parents, carers and others to ensure every child’s education is matched to their individual needs. A team of professionals based in the school enable children to gain the best possible access to their education. Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses all work with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to meet every child’s individual needs. Relationships between staff and children are the key to the positive ethos of the school, making school a happy and purposeful place where children are respected, praised and acknowledged for who they are as well as what they do. The School motto of ‘Never underestimate a child’s ability’ is central to our philosophy and purpose. We enjoy excellent relationships with many local mainstream schools and pupils from our School regularly spend time with mainstream peers. We understand how crucial families are to the development of their child and we engage with our pupils’ parents and siblings in a number of ways, many of which you will be able to read more about elsewhere in this website. Whilst we are delighted that Ofsted have recognised our work to be “Outstanding” in all aspects at each of our two most recent inspections, we are relentless in our drive to further develop these standards. Visitors regularly comment on the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and purposeful environment at school and you would be most welcome to arrange to come and see school for yourself.

12/10/2026

Join us via Zoom on Monday 19th October at 12.30pm-1.30pm via Zoom where our Speech and Language Therapist, Emily Searle, will help you to discover how to create and use Social Stories with your child.

Social Stories™ are short descriptions of a particular situation, event or activity that help prepare neurodivergent children and young people for new or challenging experiences.

If you'd like to attend this webinar, please visit our website to sign up: https://www.ttht.co.uk/event/social-stories-webinar-2/ Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] or call us on 0300 365 3055.

Apartment News 🗞️ Sarah Dodd may have departed but she is still working with a cracking team of HPS staff to oversee the...
11/10/2026

Apartment News 🗞️

Sarah Dodd may have departed but she is still working with a cracking team of HPS staff to oversee the completion of the apartment project.

Kitchen and Bathroom 🚽 ordered ✅
Tradespeople 🔨 appointed ✅
Council and Fire 🔥 Service approved project ✅
Start date 📅 imminent ✅

More updates to follow and grand opening evening when completed, so all our wonderful families and friends of HPS can see the finished project 🤩

As Sarah Dodd prepares to leave Hexham Priory School, she leaves behind a wonderful legacy and will be greatly missed by...
09/10/2026

As Sarah Dodd prepares to leave Hexham Priory School, she leaves behind a wonderful legacy and will be greatly missed by pupils, families and colleagues alike.

Sarah has done some truly fabulous things to support pupils and families, making a real and lasting difference to so many people. Her care, commitment and dedication have helped create positive experiences and opportunities for the school community and her contribution deserves to be celebrated.

Thank you, Sarah, for everything you have done and for the difference you have made to so many lives. You leave with our heartfelt thanks and very best wishes for the future. You will be missed more than you know!

Thank you for everything Sarah D!
Above and beyond is an understatement.

09/10/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬📣☕

Do you live in Northumberland and have a child diagnosed autistic?

Our next monthly face-to-face support group called "Time to Talk" for parents/carers living in Northumberland is taking place on Wednesday 14th October from 1pm-2.30pm at Toby House, Bedlington, NE22 7AD.

We will be joined by Sophie Pearson, our Specialist Occupational Therapist at The Toby Henderson Trust who will be talking about sensory differences around clothing.

This group is for parents/carers of children and young people of ALL ages. Please be aware that these sessions are for parents & carers only and places need to be booked to attend.

If you’d like to join us please book by registering on our website: https://www.ttht.co.uk/training-workshops-and-events/northumberland-pds-time-to-talk/ or by emailing [email protected] or calling us on 0300 365 3055.

09/10/2026

Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning.

Our latest guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support.

The guide explores:
• Building warm, trusting relationships
• Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk
• Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure
• Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern
• Being clear and honest about confidentiality
• Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself

It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi

Some brilliant groups to join in with at The Toby Henderson Trust this autumn, from pie & peas, crafting and Dad's group...
06/10/2026

Some brilliant groups to join in with at The Toby Henderson Trust this autumn, from pie & peas, crafting and Dad's groups. There is lots of support for families with children who have a diagnosis and are yet to be diagnosed with Autism.

Amazon Gift Appeal - any parents / carers / friends fo HPS who would like to treat pupils to a spooktacular Halloween gi...
06/10/2026

Amazon Gift Appeal - any parents / carers / friends fo HPS who would like to treat pupils to a spooktacular Halloween gift - we have LOTS of much needed items on our Amazon wish list.

With items from as little as £5 all gifts are VERY much appreciated.

Link to purchase a gift - https://amzn.eu/0dOhDPnw

Gifts can be sent directly to school. Thanks so much to all who send something 👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃

Huge thanks to the ladies and gentlemen from Global Marine, who gave up their time today to volunteer with us. They did ...
02/10/2026

Huge thanks to the ladies and gentlemen from Global Marine, who gave up their time today to volunteer with us. They did an amazing job of painting our sheds and fences. Thank you all so much.

Address

Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE461UY

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+441434605021

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