Priors Court

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

Let Me Shine - the Prior's Court single!

Students and staff collaborate with band, Low Island to release a single. 'Let Me Shine' aims to challenge perceptions and raise awareness of autism at the severe end of the spectrum.Read more

Young adults catering venture

High ambitions and a person-centered approach for our young people means that two young adults have launched a new muffin baking business – S and R Catering.Read more

National Storytelling Week

Prior's Court has been filled with the magic of storytelling this week as the school took part in The Society for Storytelling's 17th annual National Storytelling Week.Read more

Artsmark Gold

Derek Paravicini joined staff and students to celebrate the school receiving Artsmark Gold, Arts Council England’s award for schools that champion arts and culture.Read more

Vocational Skills

Founding Patron Dame Stephanie Shirley joined staff, trustees and students to open the new Vocational Skills Workshop at Prior’s Court.Read more

Robin Cottage CQC report

Our Young Adult Provision celebrated another successful inspection from CQC, with Robin Cottage being awarded a “good” overall.Read more

Music Circle opening

Richard Jupp, musician and former Elbow drummer for 25 years, opens Prior's Court Woodland Music Circle.Read more

Luke's achievements

Luke, a resident at our young adult cottages, has made remarkable progress with nutrition and exercise since joining.Read more

Outstanding for care!

Staff and students are delighted and incredibly proud with the outstanding rating by Ofsted following a recent care inspection.Read more

End of Term Fun

Bagpipes, treasure hunts, sports activities and fire engines were the order of the day for end of year celebrations.Read more

Arts and Culture Week

Students are immersed in a week of activity including cultural performances, music, art and fashion workshops for Arts and Culture Week 2016.Read more

Latest

Interim IT Manager

We are looking for a passionate IT professional who is comfortable managing a busy IT department and who has a good head for business.

Swimming Teacher

We are looking for a new swimming teacher to lead and supervise the teaching of swimming lessons and who will effectively manage the pool area.

Support the teaching of gardening skills and horticulture, using best practice in autism learning and care to develop vocational skills, for example; planting, growing-on, watering, mowing and skills associated with general garden maintenance.

Buchan Scott

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.

Contact Us

Set up in 1999, Prior's Court Foundation provides the governance and administration for Prior's Court School, Prior's Court Young Adult Provision and Prior's Court Training & Development Centre. Find out how to contact us here.

Trainee Autism Practitioner

Earn while you learn and enjoy a fun, challenging and rewarding career supporting our young people with severe autism. No qualifications needed as full training will be provided. Full and part time positions available.

What we do

Prior’s Court is dedicated to bringing the highest level of expertise to support and improve life chances for people with severe autism.

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.

Autism Practitioner / Support Worker

Join our team of Autism Practitioners / Support Workers who are key to improving life chances for young people severely affected by autism. Full and part time positions available.

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.

Admissions

Prospective parents or carers, Local Authorities and professionals are welcome to visit, view the School or Young Adult Provision and facilities and meet staff.

Term Dates

Term dates for the current and upcoming academic year.

Benefits of Working With Us

The staff teams that work at Prior’s Court are key to the happiness and progress of our young people. Here are details of the benefits we offer staff.