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St Catherine's School & College

Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England PO38 1TT
Tel: +44 (0) 1983 852722
Web: http://www.stcatherines.org.uk/

Special School Co-Educational 9 - 19 Years Day & Boarding (Full, Weekly)

At St Catherine’s we believe the integration of speech and language therapy in the curriculum offers the best learning environment for our children and young people. We provide a modified curriculum based upon the National Curriculum that has been developed specifically for learners with speech, language and communication needs.

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What We Offer

  • Design Technology
  • ICT
  • Photography
  • ASDAN - Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
  • BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education

Word From The Head

Head Photo

Sarah Thompson


At St Catherine’s we offer specialist education, care, and therapy to young people aged 9 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs. Our highly qualified and experienced staff create a positive environment in which young people can reach their potential within our setting and beyond. Visit St Catherine’s and you will see for yourself that our young people are happy, hard-working and motivated to do their best despite the potential difficulties they face.

As a national charity our reach is broader than our school setting on the Isle of Wight. We work collaboratively with an ever increasing range of professionals and organisations to ensure that the needs of all young people with speech, language and communication needs are better understood and addressed.

We would welcome you to visit and the students would be more than willing to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Fees

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Number Of Pupils

63Day28
0Full Boarding0
14Weekly Boarding2
Boys Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

    Admissions Process

    • Interview
    • Referral by Local Authority or Social Services
    • Residential assessment
    • Trial day at school
    • Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

    Open Days, Visits & Events

    19-11-2025 - Residential Open Day

    We hold Open Days for our School and College throughout the year for families who are considering sending their child to St Catherine’s. These are a great opportunity for families not only to meet the St Catherine’s staff team but also to see first-hand the range of support, services and facilities that we offer to students.

    11-03-2026 - Residential Open Day

    We hold Open Days for our School and College throughout the year for families who are considering sending their child to St Catherine’s. These are a great opportunity for families not only to meet the St Catherine’s staff team but also to see first-hand the range of support, services and facilities that we offer to students.

    17-03-2026 - Open Morning for Day Placement

    We hold Open Days for our School and College throughout the year for families who are considering sending their child to St Catherine’s. These are a great opportunity for families not only to meet the St Catherine’s staff team but also to see first-hand the range of support, services and facilities that we offer to students.

    01-07-2026 - Residential Open Day

    We hold Open Days for our School and College throughout the year for families who are considering sending their child to St Catherine’s. These are a great opportunity for families not only to meet the St Catherine’s staff team but also to see first-hand the range of support, services and facilities that we offer to students.

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

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    School Reviews

    Ofsted 2024


    Pupils enjoy being a part of this caring school community. They feel safe and secure here, knowing that they are supported by their teachers and other school staff.  

    Ofsted 2024


    As well as a broad academic curriculum, pupils benefit from a focus on wider goals such as communication skills and preparation for adult life. They are well prepared to take their next steps by the time they leave the school.  

    Ofsted 2024


    Staff identify and understand the critical areas for each student’s development and target these in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. This includes working in partnership with students’ families. One parent said: ‘My child has made remarkable progress in his learning since being at St...  

    Former Student


    St Catherine’s helped me after school to get me into agriculture college and set me up for working. I really liked my time in Trinity View as Siobhan and Tracy (care staff) helped me to budget and plan looking after myself. The speech therapy was great and my driving theory, even though it took 3...  

    Learner


    We all enjoy school, because we all feel the same. Not forgetting we still are a little different...  

    Learner


    I enjoy Computer, Literature and Information Technology classes and the Awards Development Accreditation Network (ASDAN).  

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