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Mapesbury School - Cricklewood, Brent

*Opening Summer Term 2025*

Our warm and nurturing school supports up to 54 children across Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 in small classes of around 6 pupils.

Cricklewood, Brent
School for ages 7-16 years
Autism and associated learning needs and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Ofsted - Not yet rated

Welcome to Mapesbury School

Here at Mapesbury School we are creating a positive and inclusive environment, where learning is a joy and every pupil is empowered to achieve.

Our mission is to develop confident, resilient and adaptable young people who are ready for their next steps in learning and life.

We are ambitious for our pupils, and proud to offer a school experience that fosters the unique identities of our pupils and brings together the whole community within our state-of-the-art facilities, right in the heart of Northwest London.

We work in partnership with families and professionals to ensure the children are presented with the best opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.

Adam De Vecchi, Headteacher

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Opening Summer Term 2025

Mapesbury School is a new Special Educational Needs school opening in Summer Term 2025 in Cricklewood, Brent.

Our small school will support children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education.

Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.

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What can Mapesbury School Offer?

Mapesbury School is a safe and positive place which promotes kindness, respect and success by example.

With small classes of around six pupils, our school has places for up to 54 young people with lessons creatively planned and appropriately tailored to meet pupils’ individual needs whilst following the National Curriculum. We are ambitious for our pupils and support every child in taking qualifications during Key stage 4.

These may include Unit Awards, Entry Levels, Functional Skills or GCSEs. There is also a strong focus on developing independence and employability skills. Outdoor learning and community engagement opportunities are integral to our school, utilising our own outdoor spaces and within our local community.

A specially designed learning environment created to meet sensory needs.
A low arousal and nurturing safe place where children can learn and grow.
Small class sizes of upto 6 children.
Enhanced levels of creative and physical opportunities within the curriculum
Each class is supported by one teacher and a teaching assistant.
Classrooms will share common practice and routines across the school, with high levels of visual communication such as visual time tables and now and next boards.
In Key Stage 4, all children will be supported to take qualifications, these may include Unit Awards, Entry Levels, Functional Skills or GCSE’s.

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Integrated Therapeutic Support

Pupils will benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach at our school.

Our on-site Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) and Occupational Therapist (OT), supported by a visiting Clinical Psychologist embed a range of whole school approaches to maintain a positive and inclusive environment.

The team also designs and delivers personalised therapy interventions to individuals and groups to meet needs on children’s EHCPs.

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Professionals Open Afternoon at Mapesbury School - January

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Professionals Open Afternoon at Mapesbury School

Date: Thursday 23rd January
Time: 13:30-15:00
Location: Mapesbury School, 228 Walm Ln, London NW2 3BS

Mapesbury School is a new specialist school opening in Cricklewood in Spring term 2025, it will offer up to 54 spaces for children with autism and associated learning needs. Children will access Occuaptional and Speach and Language Therapy

Join us for a special Professionals Open Afternoon at Mapesbury School, designed for SENCOs and members of Local Authority SEND teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to:

Tour our school and see our inclusive learning environment
Meet the Headteacher and the Referrals Team
Learn more about our tailored support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Discuss collaboration and referral processes

We look forward to connecting with you and sharing our vision for supporting SEND learners.

*Please ntoe this even is for professionals only, seperate dates for parents will be available soon.

Places will be limited please book your place early by clicking the register button.

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