Welcome to Winchelsea School

Winchelsea is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties. We are heavily over-subscribed and our 121 pupils, aged 4–16, are supported by just over 80 staff. In addition, we now offer Post 16 provision through an innovative collaboration with Bournemouth & Poole College. We will also be offering satellite provision at a number of local schools from September 2019.

We have a committed, knowledgeable and experienced staff team and we pride ourselves on creating bespoke packages for pupils which meet their individual needs and prepare them for life. We strongly believe we have created a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment which allows our children to feel secure and be successful.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for our pupils and we work very closely with families, outside agencies and organisations to facilitate this. To provide further support, we also provide an outreach service to a wide range of local schools.

Thank you for visiting our website. If you would like any further information or a tour of our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Geoff Cherrill, Headteacher.

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Latest News

Summer Term 2 Meal Order Forms

20 May 2019

REMINDER - Summer Term 2 Meal Order Forms

Please could we remind you to send in your completed Summer Term 2 Meal Order forms by Friday.

People Who Help Us- Dress Up Day Tomorrow!

20 May 2019

REMINDER - 'People Who Help Us' Dress Up Day Tomorrow

Please can we remind you that tomorrow your child is welcome to wear non-uniform and dress up in any outfit inspired by ' People who help us' e.g. Police Officer, Fire Officer, Nurse, Doctor, Postal Worker, Lifeguard.

Red Riding Hood & The Three Little Pigs

17 May 2019

Tickets are now available to purchase at £5 each from the school office.

CANCELLED AAC Information Day

10 May 2019

Dear Parents/Carers

Due to exams taking place Monday 13th May 2019 the AAC Information Day has been cancelled and a new date will be rescheduled in due course. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Circus Starr Is Coming To Town!

02 May 2019

Dear Parents/Carers

Circus Starr is coming to town Friday 24th May 2019. Please contact the school office for a maximum of four free tickets per family with a choice of 4.45pm and 7pm. This is a relaxed performance which is always very popular bringing the magic of circus to those who usually struggle or may be new to the experience of live arts.

April 29 Newsletter

29 Apr 2019

Click here to view the April 29 Schoolzine eNewsletter!

Winchelsea Satellite Provision

25 Apr 2019

We are delighted to announce an exciting piece of news.

Both Canford Heath Junior School and Old Town Infant School & Nursery have been working closely with Winchelsea School to explore and develop a satellite provision located at each school. As a result, from September 2019, Winchelsea School staff will be teaching a group of pupils with additional needs at each site.

This collaboration will enable pupils to gain access to specialised teaching, which will help meet their specific needs, whilst also providing an excellent opportunity for the development of social and communication skills in a mainstream setting.

We are all confident that the shared expertise and staff development that this opportunity will enable us to meet the needs of all our children in an exciting and innovative way; it is a project which ultimately will bring benefit to staff and pupils and both Winchelsea and the host schools. In addition, we are confident that all of the schools will work closely together to provide high quality support for staff and pupils.