We are delighted to welcome you to our school, Castlebridge, based in Tavistock, Devon

Castlebridge School is a specialist free school providing tailored education for pupils aged 7–16 (Years 3–11) who have high‑functioning Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and may have struggled in mainstream settings. Based in Devon, its first operational hub opened in Tavistock (at the Alexander Centre on Plymouth Road) in September 2025. The main campus is planned for Ivybridge, due to open in the 2027 academic year, with a capacity to serve up to 120 pupils.

The school’s mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where students who have faced barriers in mainstream education can thrive both academically and emotionally. Class sizes are small, with high levels of adult support and staff skilled in understanding sensory, communication, and anxiety-related needs. The curriculum is specially designed to develop not only academic qualifications but also transferable life skills, resilience, social communication, and wellbeing.