Priors Court

Our Bakery Appeal

Please donate to our Bakery Appeal to help us to build, equip and staff our own Artisan Bakery on site, creating real employment opportunities for our young people severely affected by their autism. Read more

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£20 £20 could buy 5 specialist trays for use in the bakery, enabling young people to cook safely.

£60 £60 could buy a jacket, trousers and hairnet for one young person working in our bakery. We will need a constant supply of these because of wear and tear and the needs of the young people at Prior's Court.

£125 £125 could buy one of the 6 robust stainless steel tables we need for the bakery.

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Autism Expertise

Part of what makes our approach so successful is the high level of expertise staff maintain. A strong focus on training ensures staff have a variety of strategies to suit the individual's needs. Read more
Specialist Facilities

The residential accommodation and educational facilities have been carefully designed to provide a welcoming environment which reflects the special needs of pupils with autism. Read more
The Waking Day

The most crucial factor for achieving success is the consistency of approach which enables learning to take place throughout the waking day and in all settings. Read more

What we do 5-19

Prior's Court School is an independent special school for young people with autism aged 5 to 19 years. All students are on the autism spectrum and have moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

What we do 19-25

Prior’s Court Young Adult Provision was set up in 2011 to meet the continuing needs of young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.

Changing Lives

Our staff are crucial to the progress of young people. Find out how you can embark on a rewarding career making a real difference to young people with severe autism.

Let Me Shine

To mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd April, Prior’s Court released a new single, ‘Let Me Shine’, to challenge perceptions of autism. Please listen to the song, watch the video and help share the message.

News and events

Prior's Court recognised at a global level

World renowned TEACCH organisation at the University of North Carolina recommended Founders of the AI You Foundation in China visit Prior's Court to see examples of best practice in supporting young people with autism. We were delighted to welcome them to our provision. Read more
Ofsted praise new facilities as an 'outstanding environment'

Our new purpose-built living and learning facilities enable us to support an additional 13 young people severely affected by autism and create new jobs. Read more
Wheelyboat makes maiden voyage

A new Prior’s Court Wheelyboat, named after our Founding Patron Dame Stephanie Shirley, has made her maiden voyage at Burghfield Sailing Club. Read more