Gesher School

Gesher children are unique, individual and learn in their own special way. They may benefit from being educated differently in regard to communication and social interaction, tailoring and adapting the environment to their own learning style. Gesher children will likely have mild-moderate social difficulties, learning needs, and/or autism. Many children have sensory processing difficulties and need support with their attention skills. Gesher School is not a school for children whose primary need is emotional and behavioural difficulties or severe/complex learning difficulties. Children that attend Gesher School will come from a family that understands and respects the values and ethos of the school and the Jewish way of life. However, children from all religions and cultural backgrounds are welcome to apply. Gesher offers primary and secondary provisions from Reception through to Year 11. Pupils can be admitted throughout the academic year, but most places are assigned at the beginning of each term. Pupils will typically have a Statement of Special Educational Needs, an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), or be undergoing a formal assessment. However, this is not a compulsory requirement for attendance at Gesher. Parents of children with EHCPs can apply to their Local Authority to have Gesher’s school fees paid/partially paid. Parents can also self-fund their child’s place. Fees for the academic year 2025/26 are set at £40,410 per annum (exclusive of VAT) for primary placements and £47,310 per annum (exclusive of VAT) for secondary placements. Gesher is not able to provide transport, and this is something that would need to be discussed with the Local Authority or arranged independently.