PBS & ABA Schools 2025 List Update

Next Update: November 2026

SchoolCountryAddressInspectorate (latest status/date on report)Approach noted by inspectorate
Jigsaw CABAS® SchoolEnglandBuilding 20, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8TBOfsted: Outstanding (12 Jun 2019) (Ofsted)“Follows the methodology of CABAS® (behaviour analysis).” (ABA) (Ofsted)
The Jigsaw School (Jigsaw Trust)England(Guildford & Dunsfold sites historically; see Ofsted)Ofsted: Good (historic) (Ofsted)Uses CABAS® approach; tutors use ABA principles. (ABA) (Ofsted)
The Quest SchoolEnglandBell 3, The Hop Farm, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PYOfsted: Outstanding (report pub. 2022) (Ofsted)“Leaders and staff use the applied behaviour analysis (ABA) approach…” (ABA) (Ofsted)
Step by Step SchoolEnglandNeylands Farm, Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex RH19 4HPOfsted: Outstanding/Good across reports (2017/2025) (Ofsted)“Teaching is delivered using the principles of ABA.” (ABA) (Ofsted)
TreeHouse School (Ambitious about Autism)EnglandWoodside Avenue, Muswell Hill, London N10 3JAOfsted: Outstanding (latest page/reports) (Ofsted)“School bases its work on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)… ABA tutors…” (ABA) (Ofsted)
Snowflake SchoolEngland10–14 Crown Street, Acton, London W3 8SBOfsted: Good (latest page) (Ofsted)Tutors trained in Applied Behaviour/Verbal Behaviour Analysis (ABA/VB). (ABA) (Ofsted)
The Island Project SchoolEnglandDorridge/Coleshill (see report)Ofsted: inspection 22–24 May 2018“Founded on the principles of applied behaviour analysis (ABA).” (ABA) (Ofsted)
Treetops School (VB classes)EnglandBuxton Rd, Grays, Essex RM16 4JX (historic report)Ofsted: inspection 19 Mar 2007Pupils with autism in the ‘verbal behaviour (VB)’ classes… (ABA/VB) (Ofsted)
First Bridge SchoolEnglandHammersmith & Fulham (see report)Ofsted: Inspections Apr & Sept 2024Wider organisation has an applied behaviour analysis clinic inspected separately. (ABA-linked) (Ofsted)
Blooming Tree Pre-Prep (proposed)England(see Ofsted pre-registration report)Ofsted: 30 Nov 2021 (pre-reg)Linked ABA clinic for ASD noted in Ofsted text. (ABA-linked) (Ofsted)
Progress School (Aspris/Priory)EnglandGough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6AQOfsted: Outstanding (recent pages)Positive behaviour support is used very successfully…” (PBS) (Ofsted)
Oversands School (Witherslack)EnglandWitherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6SDOfsted: Good (9 Nov 2023) (Ofsted)Staff consistently implement the positive behaviour support policy. (PBS) (Ofsted)
Hartwell School (Witherslack)EnglandYarm Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3TNOfsted: Good (10 Jun 2025) (Ofsted)“Individual positive behaviour support plans outline how staff can best support each pupil.” (PBS) (Ofsted)
Oaklands School (Leicester)EnglandWhitehall Rd, Evington, Leicester LE5 6GJOfsted: 14 Feb 2024 (good school inspection) (Ofsted)School’s approach to “positive behaviour support” ensures pupils engage calmly. (PBS) (Ofsted)
Bramley Oak AcademyEnglandHorsham Rd, Bramley, Guildford GU5 0PJOfsted: Good (3 Oct 2023)Pupils have positive behaviour support plans identifying needs/strategies. (PBS) (Ofsted)
The Forum School (Cambian)EnglandShillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0QSOfsted: inspections incl. 2024Clear expectations detailed in pupils’ positive behaviour support plans. (PBS) (Ofsted)
Oliver House School (Aspris/Priory)EnglandHallgate, Astley Village, Chorley PR7 1XAOfsted: 2019 report excerptPupils encouraged via therapy sessions and positive behaviour support. (PBS) (Ofsted)
Willows Rise (proposed)England(see Ofsted pre-reg report)Ofsted: 2 Apr 2025 (pre-reg) (Ofsted)Each pupil will have a positive behaviour support plan. (PBS) (Ofsted)
Grove Road School (proposed)England(see Ofsted pre-reg report)Ofsted: 21 Aug 2024 (pre-reg) (Ofsted)All staff to receive training on positive behaviour support. (PBS) (Ofsted)
The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre (proposed)England(see Ofsted pre-reg report)Ofsted: 17 Sept 2024 (pre-reg) (Ofsted)Will share PBS expertise with local independent special school. (PBS) (Ofsted)
Rainbow School (BeyondAutism)EnglandLondon (historic Ofsted report)Ofsted: 2013 report“Teachers and tutors… Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).” (ABA) (Ofsted)
Snowflake School (historic detail)England(see Ofsted 2013 report)Ofsted: 2013/2023 era“Tutors trained in ABA/VB.” (ABA) (Ofsted)
Ysgol y GogarthWalesNant-y-Gamar Rd, Llandudno LL30 1YEEstyn: improvement resource (2018)Model of positive behaviour support with behaviour analysts. (PBS) (Estyn)
Park Lane Special SchoolWalesPark Ave, Pentre Broughton, Wrexham LL11 6BTEstyn: inspection 2 Sept 2025“Clear and structured approach to positive behaviour support… exemplary behaviour.” (PBS) (Estyn)
Craig y Parc SchoolWalesHeol y Parc, Pentyrch, Cardiff CF15 9NBEstyn: monitoring 3 Sept 2025Therapy team includes positive behaviour support; staffing named in 2024 monitoring too. (PBS) (Estyn)
Priority Childcare (independent school)Wales(see Estyn 2024 monitoring)Estyn: 5 Apr 2024“Recently introduced positive behaviour support plans for all pupils.” (PBS) (Estyn)
Ceredigion PRUWales(see Estyn report)Estyn: 6 Apr 2020PRU provides outreach on positive behaviour support to schools. (PBS) (Estyn)
Braidburn SchoolScotland107 Oxgangs Rd, Edinburgh EH14 1EDEducation Scotland SIF: 9 Sept 2025Positive behaviour support plans for every child and young person.” (PBS) (Education Scotland)
Camphill School, AberdeenScotland31–33 Murtle Estate, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9EPEducation Scotland SIF: 21 May 2024All learners with ASN have positive behaviour support plans. (PBS) (Education Scotland)
Southwood Primary & NurseryScotlandSouthwood Dr, Glenrothes, KY6 2NWEducation Scotland SIF: 21 Jan 2020Positive behaviour support is further developed…” (PBS) (Education Scotland)
Lhanbryde Primary SchoolScotlandSt Andrew’s Rd, Lhanbryde IV30 8NZEducation Scotland SIF: 21 Nov 2023Children have positive behaviour support plans. (PBS) (Education Scotland)
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