Hatfield Wick School is suitable for pupils who require a highly personalised, low‑arousal, relationally‑led educational environment. 

Typically, pupils may: - Be neurodivergent (including autism, ADHD, or related profiles) - Experience social, emotional, or mental health needs - Have a history of school anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance, or disrupted education - Require integrated therapeutic and educational support - Benefit from small group sizes, predictable routines, and consistent adult relationships 

What the school can offer

Small cohorts with high staff‑to‑pupil ratios 
- An integrated education and therapeutic model guided by CARES360® 
- A structured, emotionally safe environment 
- Individualised learning pathways aligned to statutory requirements 
- Strong transition and reintegration support 

What the school cannot offer

Large‑scale provision or mainstream‑style environments 
- Short‑term or crisis placements without planning 
- Provision where needs cannot be met safely within our staffing, expertise, or site 
- Admissions where the placement would not be in the child’s best interests 

Honest conversations about suitability are central to our admissions approach.