Wribbenhall School is a Select Specialist Primary School supporting children with Social Emotional and Mental Health conditions. Rated Good by Ofsted, we cater for children with Anxiety, School Phobia and other co-occurring conditions. This may include Dyslexia, Autism ADHD and Attachment Difficulties. We have only four places, and our school room is based in our home, which de-escalates school-based anxiety. We are DfE registered and Ofsted inspected and draw on aspects of Montessori and Steiner methodology. Pupils experience a highly differentiated programme of personalised education, that is centred on nurturing and academic choice.

Our enabling environment provides a calm, nurturing, therapeutic centre, where we support children in resolving their anxiety and developing ways to overcome negative feelings. Through therapeutic practices we develop listening, cognition and discussion to help children change their behaviour in social and academic environments. This is formally assessed in line with the National Curriculum to support reintegration in to mainstream schools where possible.

Our friendly dog Daisy contributes to the therapeutic environment in the classroom and offsite. We have educational links with outside teaching organisations and educational support and therapy providers. We are located next to the countryside and have easy access to the Wyre Forest and Rhydd Covert, both Sites of Special Scientific Interest and of historical interest.

Pupil Profile

We provide Specialist Education for SEMH children aged 5-11 years, who are too anxious to attend schools and other establishments. Our Key Pupil Profile states the main issues that we are able to/not able to provide for. 

Target Profile:-

• Anxiety
• Social phobia (including school phobia)

 This may include any number of these issues:-

• Selective Mutism
• Panic disorder
• Separation anxiety (including school refusal)
• Attachment Disorder
• Autism
• Depression
• Self-harming
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviour
• Other, co-occurring conditions may also be present in our target children.

Each child’s application will be considered, by the proprietor, on an individual basis, taking into consideration the attributes of the current pupils. No previous outcomes can be considered a precedent or guide to future decisions made by the proprietor. This decision will be based on information received from the pupil’s current placement, information on their EHCP, Information from professionals who have assessed the pupil and an interview with the child and their parent(s)/family.