Longwill School for the Deaf

Longwill is a progressive, specialist mainstream school for Deaf children aged 2–11. We proudly deliver a rich and ambitious education through a sign-bilingual approach. Here, British Sign Language (BSL) and English are used in parallel, giving every child full access to language, learning and identity.

As a specialist school, we follow the National Curriculum and provide highly skilled teaching that supports Deaf learners to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are a community built on belonging, where Deaf children grow into confident, independent and proud young people. Every child deserves a place where they feel safe and nurtured, where they can be curious, independent learners.

We are a school with high expectations, where every child is supported and challenged to achieve their best. Safeguarding, diversity and the UN Rights of the Child run as a golden thread through our curriculum.

At Longwill, we believe that Deafness is a difference to celebrate, not a barrier to overcome. Our staff, families and pupils work in partnership to create an environment where each child’s identity is embraced, their voice is heard, and their future is full of possibility.