About us - Aspris Ridgeway School

Aspris Ridgeway School is a centre of autism expertise and excellence, educating up to 55 pupils aged 9-16 with autism.

We provide a highly individualised, therapeutic based curriculum which equips young people with skills for lifelong learning, ensuring that each pupil develops the essential life skills they need to thrive in the world with confidence and autonomy.

Who we support

We work with young people aged 9 to 16 who have:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
An approved Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Aspris Ridgeway School: a place where everyone wants to be every day.

The front of Aspris Ridgeway School's building

Our Mission

Our ethos

We envision a future where every young person is resilient, courageous, and equipped with the skills for lifelong learning. We are a beacon of excellence in autism education, where personalised support, therapeutic practices, and innovative teaching unlock the highest potential in every young person.

Our values

Our learners will:

Be resilient, courageous and have skills for lifelong learning
Develop the essential life skills they need to thrive in the world with confidence, autonomy and compassion
Feel a sense of belonging and do the right thing, even when no one is watching

Our location

You’ll find us in the peaceful village of Shrivenham, Oxfordshire. Our school offers a calm, structured and supportive environment.

Our address

11 Manor Lane

Shrivenham

Oxfordshire

SN6 8AD

What makes Aspris Ridgeway School unique?

We provide a safe, therapeutic, and highly structured environment where young people thrive. Using a tailored approach that focuses on communication, regulation, and independence, we shape the educational journey, helping learners grow into the confident, capable individuals we know they can be.

With a highly individualised, therapeutic based curriculum, we prepare learners with skills for lifelong learning, ensuring that each young person develops the essential life skills they need to thrive in the world with confidence and autonomy.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all education. Every learning plan, therapy session and learning experience is shaped around each young person. We support academic growth but we also develop character and build resilience, helping our young people prepare for a bright future.

About Aspris

Aspris tailors care and education to meet the diverse needs of children and young people ensuring they always receive the right support at the right time in the right setting. Even when the journey seems hard, Aspris uses courage, resilience, kindness and dedication.

Our team of experts work together to design specialist schools, colleges, and children’s homes that provide safe, nurturing environments where children can reach their potential. When a young person’s confidence grows, they exceed expectation. This is the focus every day, every hour and every minute.

This is the Aspris difference.

Find out more about Aspris here.