- Age range
- 4–16
- Co-ed status
- Mixed
- Number of students
- 67
- Day / boarding
- Day only
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Average fees
- £38,591 (annual, inc. VAT)
- Has a nursery
- No
How the school describes itself
- Fountain Head House says it aims to be a centre of excellence for pupils with cognitive, communication and sensory needs.
- Its own mission is 'Together we grow and shine', with bespoke teaching, therapy and life skills working together.
- The school is structured, specialist and encouraging.
Fee profile
Annual fees including VAT. 2025-26.
Parents like
- This is likely to appeal to families who want a specialist school with purpose-built facilities rather than a stopgap solution.
- The multi-disciplinary therapy model and life-skills spaces give it a practical feel.
- It seems best suited to parents looking for a setting where daily routines, regulation and development are deliberately designed.
Admissions
Fountain Head House admits through EHCP-led referral, with local authorities identifying the school as a possible setting and parents usually visiting before a place is confirmed. Public admissions guidance makes clear that each case is reviewed individually to ensure the school can meet the child's needs well.
Scholarships
Fountain Head House does not promote mainstream scholarships or bursaries. The public emphasis is on specialist provision, therapy, facilities and the suitability of a local-authority placement.
Bursaries
Fountain Head House School does not clearly publish bursary details. As a specialist setting, funding may be handled through placements, private fee arrangements or individual support discussions rather than a standard published bursary scheme, so families should confirm the route directly with the school.
- The school does not publish a standard bursary entry route, so families should confirm whether funding is arranged through placements, private fees or case-by-case support.
- No standard public bursary tariff, remission percentage or fund size is published.
- Families should ask the school directly how funding is arranged, whether any private fee remission exists and who handles financial discussions.
Inspection snapshot
The school now has a growing set of inspection reports on its website, including recent ISI material, while earlier public reports cover its pre-registration phase and first years. That means families can see a school that is still building its public inspection profile but no longer brand new.
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