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North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School

Cedar Drive, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN

Independent special school for ages 3–19 in Newton Aycliffe. Mixed intake.

North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School is a small independent special school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, for pupils aged 3 to 19, providing for pupils with autism. Ofsted rated it Good in July 2023, when all independent school standards were met.

Its provider, the North East Autism Society, says it was founded in 1980 by parents who established Thornhill Park School in Sunderland, and describes autism-specific education and services for children, young people, adults and families across the region.

Ages 3–19 · All-through
58 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See County Durham’s deadlines and how to apply →