The Robert Ogden School

The Robert Ogden School is an independent special school located in Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (S63 0BG). The school caters to a mixed-gender population of children and young people aged 5 to 19 years, with a current enrollment of 141 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 165. The school focuses specifically on students diagnosed with autism, many of whom have additional complex needs. As part of the National Autistic Society's establishment group, the school has been dedicated to transforming the lives of autistic children since its establishment in 1977. The ethos is reflected in its motto, which emphasizes opening up the world to each autistic child through a range of opportunities and support.