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Life at Sutherland House School

We're a vibrant, exciting and passionate school that educates students with autism spectrum conditions from early years and foundation stage through to post 16.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained special school for autistic students aged between 3 and 19 years. We have provided a specialist education for autistic children and young people since 1968.

The school is located in the heart of Nottingham. Students attend our school from within a commutable distance covering the local authorities of Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Derbyshire, Derby City, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland, Doncaster and South Yorkshire.

We are structured into lower, middle and upper schools to provide age appropriate education across the foundation stage, key stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and post 16.

Celebrations, belonging and behaviour

At Sutherland House School we have high expectations for our students in all areas of their learning. We celebrate their achievements and progress and teach self respect, tolerance and cooperation.

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SHS were invited to join the DofE 70th Anniversary Celebrations.

Sutherland House School was invited by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) to join their 70th anniversary event in Buckingham...

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SHS receives School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2025/26 academic year

SHS receives School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2025/26 academic year

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Students were invited to participate in a fully inclusive SEN sports day at Nottingham University

Students from SHS took part in a SEN sports day at Nottingham University

Visiting our school

We welcome planned visits from parents, carers and other professionals. During your visit our team will be able to advise about the referral process for your local authority.

Contact the school office to book an appointment to visit.

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