Castlebridge School, Tavistock

In its own words: "Castlebridge School caters for pupils from Year 3 to Year 11, with a primary focus on supporting children and young people with autism. Many of our pupils have experienced challenges in mainstream education and may have developed patterns of school or learning avoidance as a way to feel safe."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to our school. We are proud to offer a learning environment built especially for young people who have found it difficult to thrive in a mainstream setting. At the heart of everything we do is a deep belief that every pupil deserves to feel safe, understood, and capable of success."

The nearest other special schools to Castlebridge School are Tor View School (1.8 miles, Good); The Lowen School (3.2 miles, Outstanding); Copper Fields School (3.8 miles); and Quay View School (4.6 miles, Good).

Castlebridge School is one of 10 schools run by Special Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

31.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

Almost every pupil at Castlebridge School has an education, health and care plan (19 of 19 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Castlebridge School has a SEN unit for autism: 30 places, 30 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Gunnislake Rail Station, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harewood House (opposite), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 60 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.