Petherton Park School

Brook Farm, Newton Road, TA6 6NA

Independent special school for ages 7–16 in Newton Road. Mixed intake.

Petherton Park School is a small independent special school in Somerset for boys and girls aged 7 to 16. It has special classes and SEN provision for social, emotional and mental health needs. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in December 2023, with independent school standards met.

The school describes itself as an independent co-educational specialist provision using a therapeutic approach. It says education is tailored to individual needs, with bespoke support packages, EHCP objectives and values of Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork.

Ages 7–16 · All-through

15 pupils · On roll

Independent special school · Mixed

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