Welcome to Red Gates School
At Red Gates we believe that
"Together we recognise and embrace individuality and nurture learning within a safe and empowering environment so that all can thrive and feel a sense of achievement, belonging and acceptance."
At Red Gates we believe that
"Together we recognise and embrace individuality and nurture learning within a safe and empowering environment so that all can thrive and feel a sense of achievement, belonging and acceptance."
We are a maintained primary special school for children aged 2 – 11 who have Autism and/or severe learning difficulties.
If you would like to visit, please contact our Admin team to arrange an appointment. Admin@redgates.croydon.sch.uk
We look forward to welcoming you,
Lorraine Slee (Head Teacher)
Welcome to Red Gates School
Red Gates School is a maintained primary special school for children aged 4 - 11 who have severe learning difficulties.
Red Gates School is a maintained primary special school for children aged 4 - 11 who have severe learning difficulties.
"Together we learn, embrace challenge, succeed and celebrate achievement"
Latest News
Lockdown January 2021
Dear Parents and Carers Thank you for your support at this difficult time. I would like to reassure you that we are doing all that we can to support you and your children within current Government and Public Health England guidance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your class teacher ... Read more
Governor Annual Report – Autumn 2019/20
Red Gates School Governors’ Annual Report (2019-20)
Return to School Wellbeing Survey – Get Involved
The Education Directorate are keen to capture the voice of young people to describe their experiences during lockdown. It will also help guide the thinking towards a recovery model from September. We would be grateful if pupils could complete this and if they wish add their names. https://getinvolved.croydon.gov.uk/survey/983
Celebration of Achievement 2019
The children have worked so hard throughout the year and this was celebrated on Thursday 18th July. Each child in each class received a certificate celebrating their achievements over the year. Special certificates and medals were handed out to children who had excelled in the year, as voted on by staff. The school’s therapists were ... Read more
Red Gates goes Green
School Council are leading the way in making Red Gates greener and more environmentally friendly. On World Environment Day, they’ve checked the school grounds for any rubbish, especially plastic. You may not realise it, but we do get occasional visits from wildlife like squirrels and birds here at Red Gates. We know that plastic can ... Read more
Science Week 2019
Each year the school joins in with British Science Week. Its a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths across the UK for people of all ages. It requires our amazing teachers to come up with entertaining and engaging events and activities for our children to watch and participate in. To celebrate the end of science ... Read more
Croydon Short Breaks Statement Survey
Good Afternoon, Croydon is in the process of updating its Short Breaks Statement. This document will provide young people, parents and carers with information on: * The range of short breaks services provided in Croydon * Who can access short breaks * ... Read more
Forest School
One of the extra-curriculum activities the school provides, is Forest School. “Forest School is an inspirational process, that offers all learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees.” – Forest Schools Association Our local Forest School is Courtwood Primary school. In ... Read more
Merry Christmas One and All!
This year the theme for the Christmas play was Red Gates Radio. Each class paired up with another and chose a music genre to perform to. The play was opened by our amazing Red Gates Rockers, performing Jingle Bells and Santa Claus is Coming to Town and was closed by our fabulous Choir, performing We ... Read more