Stone Lodge Therapeutic School — an independent specialist school in Northamptonshire
Welcome to Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
We are an independent specialist school with a fully integrated therapeutic ethos. Our core values of care, understanding and ambition are fundamental to our support of children with additional needs and skills.
The school was set up in 2023 to support children who are GCSE able but have struggled in mainstream school and other specialist provision. We believe in tailored education designed to ensure success for every child. We aim to this in a way which understands good mental health is the key to meeting academic potential.
Please spend some time on our website to understand how we work and support the children in our care and if you have any further questions please contact the school for an informal discussion about the school and how it can support your child.
Ollie Sharp Director of schools
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School, Northamptonshire
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is an independent SEN specialist school based across 4 sites in Kettering and Thrapston but welcomes referrals from local authorities nationally.
We cater for a maximum of 89 children aged 11-19, all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan with main presenting needs in the area of Social, Emotional and Mental Health and/ or Autism Spectrum Condition.
Most pupils SEMH needs relate to anxiety and self harm – or emotionally based school avoidance.
Therapy, curriculum and personal development
Three strands that work together, so support for a child's wellbeing and their education are never separate things.
Therapy
Find out about our integrated therapeutic approach and see how it works in practice.
Curriculum
Find out more about the curriculum offer at Stone Lodge and see if it suits your child.
Personal Development and Wellbeing
How we care for our pupils and support them to develop social skills and emotional resilience.
In their words
Their ambition is to provide nurture, alongside high-quality education, for pupils who have struggled with education previously.
Pupils’ personal and social development are priorities for the school.
Therapy and nurture are at the heart of the school’s provision. Leaders are committed to supporting pupils to develop character, gain social skills and grow confidence. This vision is supported across the curriculum and other activities that the school offers.
I don’t think it is an overstatement to say that Stone Lodge has had a life changing impact not only for my child, but for my whole family. My child faced significant challenges in mainstream secondary; these affected her mental health this impacted on the whole family. To be in an environment where she is known and understood is just amazing. Of course we have ‘bumpy’ days – but these are FAR fewer.
She didn’t even want to go to school before now she can’t wait to go…
For so long I have felt that we have battled with a system that did not work for my child. Everything was a fight and more than once I considered withdrawing my child from education all together. I am so glad I didn’t. We are so lucky to have a place at Stone Lodge. A place where my child’s needs are understood and supported; a place where (finally) my child feels safe enough to learn; a place where my child is actively encouraged to be their true self; a place where learning and emotional well being are recognised as being intertwined and BOTH are prioritised. Thank you
They are an outstanding school and I am over the moon that my son attends this school.
Everything you need to know
Policies
Our general policies, curriculum documentation and exams paperwork, all in one place.
Parent Information
Term dates, exam results, our Ofsted reports and answers to the questions we are asked most.
Admissions
How a placement at Stone Lodge works, and how to talk to us about your child.
Gallery
Get in touch
If you would like to talk about whether Stone Lodge is right for your child, we would be glad to hear from you.
Or call us on 01536 904277