About the School - History & Current Provision

The School was established in 1971 as Boveridge House School. The Headmistress, Miss Peggy Harper, believed, rather unfashionably at the time, that young people with learning difficulties could and should be educated. The school flourished under Miss Harper's direction for many years, providing education for a variety of young people.

In 1997 Mrs Harper retired and the Boveridge House School Trust was formed by a group of then parents to run the school. The name was changed to reflect this new era.

As the Philip Green Memorial school we have grown and now cater for about 40 students with a diversity of needs

Each student is an individual valued for him or herself and challenged to do the best they can.

Students are admitted from the age of 9 years for day pupils and 11 years for boarders. The school can accommodate up to 44 boarding students both male and female, with moderate to severe learning difficulties and communication problems. Students may be admitted from any Local Education authority or private source. A statement of educational need is usual but not compulsory.