· PO8 8QT
Bere Clinic School is a very small independent day school located in the Southsea area of Portsmouth, serving a highly specialist population. With only 11 pupils, the school operates as an intimate, therapeutic learning environment rather than a conventional secondary. It appears to function as a specialist provision for young people with complex needs, likely including social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties.
Who thrives here
Pupils who have struggled in mainstream education and require a highly individualised, therapeutic learning environment with close pastoral oversight. Small group sizes allow for tailored academic and emotional support.
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Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire
PO8 8QT
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Day fees at Bere Clinic School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25).
Bere Clinic School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Bere Clinic School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Bere Clinic School “Good” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Highly individualised, one-to-one or very small group approach
✓Integrated therapeutic support alongside academics
✓Staff trained to understand and manage complex needs compassionately
Common concerns
!Extremely limited social peer group (11 pupils total)
!Unknown academic track record and destination outcomes
!No extant Ofsted inspection report; therapeutic model not yet externally validated