Opened in 2018, following the major refurbishment of and old Victorian school building into a bespoke site tailored specifically to meet the needs of young people with a diagnosis of autism. The concept of establishing a special school catering for the needs of children with autism grew out of the considerable expertise and successful inclusive practice at Heartlands High School and in response the wider needs for such a school within the borough. This successful Trust ‘Free School’ has established itself as an exceptionally unique and successful special school, meeting the needs of children with autism from the early years through to sixth form. The school now leads in the wider system, sharing innovation and best practice.