Headteacher's Welcome

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Welcombe Hills, a 3 – 19 special needs school in Stratford upon Avon, which is part of the Unity MAT. Our school has two separate sites: the main site on Blue Cap Road, and our Hub on Drayton Avenue, which is mainly 16-19 year old students.

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School News

Hello Spring! 🌼

The last couple of days have brought a little extra sunshine, a lot of fresh air, and some very happy faces as our young learners made the most of outdoor learning. From exploring, to playing, to just enjoying being outside.

There’s something quite special about this time of year. New beginnings, and lots of opportunities to grow (in more ways than one🌱).

Here’s to lighter days, slightly less muddy shoes, and plenty more outdoor adventures ahead 🌿

Easter fun at our HUB 🐰🐣🎸

Last week, our wonderful young learners over at the HUB absolutely outdid themselves, raising just over £100 in donations through their cake 'sale' and raffle.

They got brilliantly creative, making their own Easter-themed keyrings and colourful sweet bouquets, and somehow managed to gather an impressive stash of chocolatey prizes for the raffle too.

As if that wasn’t enough, the morning was topped off by a fantastic performance their student-formed band who had everyone happily humming along to some well-known tunes. A genuinely lovely way to showcase their confidence and talent (and possibly steal the show just a little bit).

A huge thank-you too the parents and carers that joined us for the morning, the students for being the most perfect hosts and servers, and of course the teachers, TAs and staff who make all these things possible!

Have a look below at their baking brilliance and musical magic… 🍰🎶

📖 WORLD BOOK DAY 📖 Thursday 5th March 2026📖

Welcombe Hills School was filled with excitement and creativity on Thursday 5th March as pupils and staff came together to celebrate World Book Day. The atmosphere throughout the school was fantastic, with a real sense of enthusiasm and fun as everyone embraced the spirit of reading and storytelling.

Staff made an amazing effort with their costumes, bringing many much-loved book characters to life, including our SLT team who made a brilliant 'Winnie the Pooh' themed group. From colourful classics to modern favourites, the school was transformed into a wonderful world of stories for the day. The creativity and commitment shown by our staff helped make the day even more special for our young learners.

Events like World Book Day are a great opportunity to celebrate the joy of books and imagination. The energy and positivity across Welcombe Hills made the day truly memorable for everyone involved.

Picture highlights below show some of the fantastic costumes from staff and adults across the school:

🎭Royal Shakespeare Theatre visit - The BFG!🎭

Our students recently enjoyed a fantastic trip to the Royal Shakespeare Company to watch a stage production of The BFG by Roald Dahl.

The performance brought the much-loved story to life with imaginative staging and wonderful characters, capturing everyone’s attention from start to finish. Many of our pupils were visiting a professional theatre for the first time, making it a truly memorable experience.

We were incredibly proud of their excellent behaviour and enthusiasm throughout the day, they were fantastic ambassadors for our school.

🚀KS4 visit to the Aerospace factory in Rugby🚀

As part of our KS4 Careers Curriculum, students recently visited an aerospace manufacturing factory in Rugby to gain first-hand experience of the engineering sector.

During the visit, students toured the factory floor, observed specialist machinery in operation and learned about the range of roles available within aerospace manufacturing. Staff spoke to students about apprenticeships, qualifications and career pathways, helping them to understand the skills and attributes required for employment in this industry.

The trip provided valuable insight into real-world applications of maths, design technology and teamwork, supporting students to make informed choices about their future. We were proud of the mature and respectful manner in which our students represented the school.

Experiences such as this support our commitment to preparing students for adulthood through meaningful, employer-linked careers education.