Aycliffe School

Aycliffe School is an independent, purpose-built specialist school based at the North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe in County Durham for pupils aged 3-19

Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodiverse people to fulfil their potential in life.

Aycliffe pupils achieve arts award

Class 6 are pleased to announce that Ewan and Mickie have passed their Bronze Arts Award with Durham University.

To gain the qualification Ewan and Mickie completed four arts tasks which included exploring the arts as a participant, exploring the arts as an audience member, arts inspiration, and an arts skill share.

Mickie was able to share his knowledge and skill of tie die while Ewan was able to put together instructions on how to draw Spider-Man.

The arts award was made possible by the fantastic staff at the Oriental Museum in Durham.

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Aycliffe pupils reach new heights as they achieve fundraising target

Class 6 from Aycliffe School rallied together to complete their sponsored Roseberry Topping climb, and achieved their goal of raising £500 for classroom equipment.
Artist's Sycamore Gap painting raises over £1000 in raffle

Paul Alderson was 'blown away by the support' of donors when he raised a total of £1,121 for the North East Autism Society with a one-of-a-kind raffle.
Trekking with alpacas

Class 7's fundraising efforts pay off when they get to take a cheeky pack of alpacas on a trek in Teesdale.
Youngsters shine in grand final of NEAS talent show

Talents from singing to stand-up comedy were on show as young people from across our schools gathered for the first NEAS' Got Talent final.

Trekking with alpacas

Class 7's fundraising efforts pay off when they get to take a cheeky pack of alpacas on a trek in Teesdale.
Build a bridge challenge

Classes 1 and 5 enjoy a bridge-building challenge, working together to come up with some great designs.
Wellbeing and kindness session

Pupils take part in a session delivered by Andrew from Kooth on mental wellbeing and kindness.
Get ready for AyclifFest!

Aycliffe School is proud to announce its first every music festival, featuring a neurodiverse band, silent disco and lots of exciting activities.
Health day at Aycliffe

From bike riding to a bubble party, pupils had great fun on a health awareness day at the school.
Easter celebrations at Aycliffe School

Pupils and staff at Aycliffe school enjoy a range of Easter activities before breaking up for the holidays.
Learning about the Jewish faith

Pupils create an artwork inspired by a Jewish artist and meet a visitor from Darlington Synagogue to develop their understanding of the Jewish faith.
Red Nose Day at Aycliffe school

Pupils get hands on with crafts and baking to raise money for Comic Relief.
World Book Day at Aycliffe

Aycliffe hosts a parade of wonderful characters as pupils dress up for World Book Day.
Eggciting Update: Our Chicks Have Hatched!

We are thrilled to announce that our eagerly anticipated chicks have hatched overnight as part of our Living Eggs project.

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Everyday Equality Campaign

We are highlighting the lived experiences of autistic and neurodivergent people in five areas of everyday life: education, health, travel, employment and finance. That’s why we’re calling the campaign Everyday Equality. Read more