The Court Special School

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The Court School is indeed very special. It is more than a school and has a very friendly ethos that encourages good behavior and a positive attitude to learning. The school caters to up to 35 children from throughout the City and County of Cardiff. The children are of Primary school age (5-11). These children have special educational needs in the form of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties many of whom also experience learning difficulties, and some have very complex special needs. One of the aims of the school is to help suitable pupils overcome their difficulties and return to mainstream education. This is not a realistic objective for ALL pupils, but providing opportunities for each pupil to achieve their potential is a primary aim.
The school has five teachers plus a Deputy and Headteacher. 13 Teaching Assistants support the children's learning. This experienced, dedicated, and professional team is committed to providing the best possible learning and teaching environment for some of the City's most vulnerable and disadvantaged young children, as well as providing opportunities to enhance their self-esteem and develop their social skills and independence.
The Court School is a special school maintained by Cardiff City Council. The school supports primary-aged pupils from four to 11 years old with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Most pupils have statements of special educational needs. The school aims to help pupils overcome their difficulties and where possible return to mainstream education. Eight pupils returned to mainstream school in the last academic year. The school’s motto is “Learning to learn together”. All pupils come from the city and county of Cardiff.
Currently, there are 38 boys and no girls. A few pupils are looked after by the local authority. No pupils speak Welsh as their first language. A few pupils are from ethnic minority backgrounds. About 70% of pupils receive free school meals. This is well above the all-Wales average. Pupils are taught in five classes, which are broadly determined by need, ability level, and age. One of these classes caters to pupils who also attend their mainstream schools. This class is called the Revolving Door.

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