Two schools. One belief: every child deserves to belong
Pivot Leeds and Pivot Kirklees are specialist, independent schools for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism and associated learning needs. Each school looks and feels different — shaped by its own site, team and community — but both are built on the same belief that sits behind everything we do: education only works when a young person feels they belong.
That’s why, across both schools, small class sizes and calm, purpose-built spaces sit alongside a stage-not-age curriculum and relational, trauma-informed support. We build trust before we build timetables, because when trust grows, learning follows.
Whether you’re a parent or carer just starting to look for the right place, or a local authority SEND officer exploring placement options following an EHCP annual review, find out more about each of our schools below.
Pivot Leeds
Based across several small, calm, co-located buildings on our Killingbeck Drive site in East Leeds, Pivot Leeds supports learners aged 7 to 18 with complex SEMH needs, autism and associated learning needs — including a dedicated LINKS provision for young people experiencing anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
- Facilities — small, purpose-built spaces designed to feel calm, not clinical
- Curriculum — a stage-not-age offer from Entry Level up to eight GCSEs through our Elevate pathway
- Therapeutic Support — relational, trauma-informed practice built into every day
- Key Information — address, term dates, transport and admissions contacts
Pivot Kirklees
Operating across purpose-built sites in and around Huddersfield, including Salus House and Technology House, Pivot Kirklees supports learners aged 7 to 18 with complex SEMH needs, autism and associated needs — including a commissioned Primary Day 6 service for Kirklees Local Authority and outreach provision for Key Stage 4 and Post-16 learners through the Pivot Outreach Programme (POP).
- Facilities — considered, purpose-built spaces across our Kirklees sites
- Curriculum — an individual, stage-not-age approach for every learner
- Therapeutic Support — trauma-informed practice woven into every classroom
- Key Information — address, term dates, transport and admissions contacts
Growing closer to home
Demand for specialist places continues to grow across Yorkshire and Humber, and so are we. New local hubs in Wakefield and Bradford will build on the same relationship-first approach as every Pivot school, bringing support closer to home for more families. Our ambition, set out in the Pivot Charter 2030, is simple: every learner within ten miles of a Pivot space that feels like home.
Not sure which school is right for your child?
Every placement starts with understanding a young person, not just filling an available space. If you’re a parent, carer or local authority SEND officer weighing up options, our admissions team is happy to talk it through with you.
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