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Hillingdon Manor School

Addressing the triad of impairment to
reduce the effect ASD has on pupil learning

Playing basketballHillingdon Manor School is an independent special school for children aged between 3½ years and 19 years of age.

All pupils have a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome (AS) or high functioning autism and/or semantic pragmatic disorder.  Some pupils may have a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Syndrome.  A wide range of ability levels may be expected along with a diversity of challenging attributes.

arrowBackground information about Hillingdon Manor School

  Student at the Primary School   Student at the Secondary School  

The Primary School offers access to the National Curriculum for pupils with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, PDA and other related learning disorders.  The school offers a curriculum for pupils from three and a half to 13 years.

  • Study is tailored to individual need.
  • Psychotherapeutic language-structured environment.
  • Low levels of anxiety in the pupils and the staff 
  • Emphasis on supporting each pupil holistically through therapies such as drama and movement, music, occupational therapy, psychotherapy and speech and language therapy.

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The students in the Secondary School are given many opportunities to get involved with the immediate community around school, work experience locally, use of local sports facilities and involvement with mainstream peers in the local comprehensive school. 

  • Proven practices ensure the development of a healthy mind, body and school community.
  • Study is tailored to individual need.
  • Available accreditation includes ASDAN, entry level and GCSE, as well as achievement through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
  • Opportunity to re-integrate and study at the local comprehensive school.

arrowMore about the Upper School

Part of the Hillcrest family