Newingate School has been founded on the vision of providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people with Autism to learn, progress and achieve for a positive future.

Our school is deliberately small to help meet individual learning and developmental needs; to reduce anxiety; provide safety; and focus on positive relationships so that we can all progress together.

We emphasise and prioritise the development of our students social communication skills above all else, so as to support and nurture academic progress at a pace and level to suit each student

We offer a broad curriculum that reflects a traditional model of education with opportunities for personalisation and specialisms to be pursued where appropriate so that students gain what they need for a positive future into adulthood.

Our Director, David Carden, explains more...

Admissions

We’re currently more than happy to discuss potential admission directly with parents and carers who are looking to find the right setting for their child or young person.

Parents and Carers are also advised to talk with the SENDCo at their child’s current place of education.

The SENDCo (along with the parent/carer) can then request for the Local Authority to consult with us regarding the placement process.

For admission, children and young people:

Will be aged between 11 – 18 years (secondary age, or transitioning to secondary phase)
Will be referred by their local authority (most likely Kent or Medway)
Will have an education, health and care plan (or will be under assessment)
Will have a diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition
May have social, emotional, mental health needs as well
May have specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia
Will benefit from the school’s therapeutic and relational approach to education and learning.

If you’d like to know more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our Admissions team will be happy to discuss you and your child’s needs in more detail. Please contact office@newingateschool.co.uk

Admissions Enquiries

News!

March 2026

World Book Day

Our school was full of brilliant book characters today as staff and students dressed up to celebrate World Book Day.

There were some fantastic costumes around the school and it was lovely to see everyone getting involved and sharing their favourite stories. Days like this are a great reminder of how much fun reading can be.

Well done to everyone who took part and helped make it such an enjoyable day!

March 2026

Wye Community Farm

As part of the work experience and volunteering element of their Forest School ASDAN course, our Year 9 students spend time each week at Wye Community Farm.

During their visits, they have learned how a kiln is used to make charcoal, collected sticks, fed the pigs, sheep and chickens, gathered hay for the cows, and collected fresh eggs.

It's fantastic hands-on experience that helps build confidence, encourage teamwork, and supports learning beyond the classroom.

February 2026

STEM Challenge

This week students took part in a STEM challenge to design and build a paper aeroplane using only one piece of A4 paper, scissors, and glue.

The goal was to create a plane that could fly the furthest distance.

Students showed great teamwork, resilience and creativity as they tested different designs and made improvements. It was fantastic to see them problem-solve, reflect on what worked (and what didn’t), and support one another throughout the challenge.