Peterhouse School

Peterhouse School

How We Started

When Pat Minshull realised that her son Peter had autism her initial concern was for his education. With a group of supporters she successfully raised funds to buy a property in Southport, where she founded Peterhouse School in 1973.  Thanks to local support, and the patronage of the then Prime Minister Harold Wilson, her work continued and Peterhouse became the starting point for so much more.   

Now called Autism Initiatives Pat's legacy continues in a variety of locations in the UK & Ireland providing autism specialist services from supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities.  Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals. 

 Peterhouse School is pleased to have achieved Outstanding ratings with Ofsted since 2005 alongside many other accolades, awards and achievements, however the achievements of our pupils both past and present is what makes us truly proud.

Mission Statement

Peterhouse aims to provide a specialist environment which is flexible and responsive in fulfilling the academic, social, emotional and physical potential of all our young people, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be a successful adult with autism.

 

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Conny Brandt
Contact Position
Education Business Leader
Telephone
01704 506682 01704 506682
E-mail
Website
https://www.peterhouseschool.com/
Social Media
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Where to go

Address
Peterhouse School,
Preston New Road
Southport
Merseyside
Postcode
PR9 8PA
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Other Details

Availability

Referral required
Referral Details

We require a referral from a Local Authority in order to be able to consider a child for placement. 

Our catchment area covers the North West of England.

Informal visits to the school by parents are welcome - please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Local Offer

Description

Peterhouse is a Non-Maintained Specialist School for children and young people on the autism spectrum. The school was established in 1974 and has Department for Education approval for admitting children who have Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP).  The school was judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018, 2014, 2009 and 2005!                                                       

We offer both day and residential places for children who are aged between 5 and 19 years.

Our Mission Statement:

Peterhouse aims to provide a specialist environment which is flexible and responsive in fulfilling the academic, social, emotional and physical potential of all our young people, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be a successful adult with autism.

Contact Name
Conny Brandt
Contact Telephone
01704 506682
Contact Email
admin@aipeterhouse.org
Local Offer Age Bands
5-10 Years Old
11-15 Years Old
16-19 Years Old

Last Updated

Last updated: 13/01/2023

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