Outcomes First Group
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Outcomes First Group is the UK's leading provider of specialist education and care for neurodiverse children, young people, and adults. Operating through its key brands—Acorn Education, Options Autism, and the newly launched Blenheim Schools—the group provides tailored learning environments for pupils with autism, complex learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a nationwide footprint of over 75 schools, the group focuses on clinical excellence and personalised pathways to help individuals achieve academic success and personal independence.
Associated Schools(4)
Cumnor House School for Girls is an independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in Purley, Surrey. The school occupies a site on Woodcote Lane and offers a curriculum that integrates academic study with music, sport, and drama. Facilities include a purpose-built science laboratory, an art and design studio, and various outdoor play and learning spaces. Part of a wider group of schools, it emphasises the development of individual character and social skills to prepare girls for entry into a variety of senior schools.
Duncombe School is a co-educational independent day school and nursery for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in Bengeo, Hertford. Established in 1939, the school occupies a 19th-century Palladian-style mansion set within four and a half acres of woodland. The curriculum covers academic, musical, and sporting development, with a significant emphasis on outdoor education. Facilities include "The Dell," an accredited Forest School site featuring a sunken garden, alongside a floodlit Astroturf pitch and specialised studios for art, science, and music.
Hendon Prep is a co-educational day school and preschool for children aged 3 to 11, situated in a leafy cul-de-sac in North London. Originally founded in 1873 as a boys' school, it now fosters an inclusive, multicultural community with an emphasis on balancing academic success and pastoral wellbeing. The school provides focused 11-plus preparation and integrates digital technology into its broad curriculum. Facilities include a science laboratory, music room, and art studio, while the outdoor grounds feature an astroturf pitch and an amphitheatre, facilitating a range of sporting and creative activities.
Milbourne Lodge is a co-educational pre-prep and preparatory school for pupils aged 4 to 13, located in Esher, Surrey. Founded in 1912, the school is set within 8.5 acres of grounds and occupies a Victorian mansion alongside the purpose-built Hale building. Its ethos combines traditional values, such as courtesy and sportsmanship, with an academic curriculum focused on preparing children for entrance and scholarship exams to senior schools. Facilities include a modern science laboratory, a swimming pool, and extensive sports fields, supporting a daily games programme and a broad range of extracurricular activities.