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ClosedURN 127633

The Chrysalis School for Autism

Other independent special school · Hitchin · SG5 1RT

Ages 5–16 · Hertfordshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Dun

Location

Address
Units 8 & 9, The Glover Centre, Bury Mead Road
Postcode
SG5 1RT
Town
Hitchin
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
North Hertfordshire
Constituency
Hitchin and Harpenden
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 5–16, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Notable characteristics: independent, special school. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Hitchin
33
Academies among open schools in Hitchin
15% (5)
Open schools in SG5
16
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HitchinNear SG5

  • Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hitchin · SG5 1XR · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM3.7%
    • Demand1.10

    0.3 miles away

  • Our Lady Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hitchin · SG5 1XT · Hertfordshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM16.2%
    • Demand0.90

    0.3 miles away

  • York Road Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Hitchin · SG5 1XA · Hertfordshire

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • The Priory School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Hitchin · SG5 2UR · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hitchin · SG5 1NS · Hertfordshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM11.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Hitchin Boys' School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hitchin · SG5 1JB · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence5.0%

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Dun

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