Welcome to The Stable School

Situated in the heart of St Catherine’s Hill, Christchurch, we are an Independent Special Educational Needs primary and secondary (all-through) school providing personalised and well-rounded education for young people aged 6 - 16.

We prioritise the wellbeing and mental health of all learners through a therapeutic trauma-informed approach, adopting a curriculum that mirrors the national curriculum whilst ensuring opportunities for therapeutic support.
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Lifelong Success

Our school specialises in working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning.

Innovation, nurture, and integrity are the drivers for positive outcomes for all our children.  We aim for all our pupils to leave our school with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to contribute positively to their communities and to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

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What We Offer

GCSE Programmes

The Stable School provides a wide range of GCSE pathways in addition to Functional Skills qualifications.

School Meals

The Stable School provides a daily nutritious and delicious choice of meals, including breakfast, to support good dietary health for all learners.

School Transport

The Stable School liaises with Local Authorities to support transport applications for our learners.

Social Skills Development

The Stable School supports learners holistically to develop the vital skills needed for lifelong success.

Vocational Pathways

Learners at The Stable School participate in a broad range of vocational pathways and programmes to help them gain skills for life.

Educational Visits and Trips

At The Stable School, learners’ education is underpinned with a wide range of informative educational visits and trips.

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Every day at our school is filled with exciting learning opportunities for our young people. Take a look at some of the highlights in our gallery.

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