Highfield (North East) Ltd, trading as Halcyon, operate an independent specialist school and two residential homes for young people in the North East of England. Established in 2009, we have a strong track record of delivering high quality holistic care and education.
Each home offers medium to long term care for young people aged 9 – 17. Old Farm School offers a bespoke curriculum to meet the needs of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health and moderate learning difficulties.
Old Farm School, Highfield , and Rigwood House are all currently rated by Ofsted as ‘Good’


"The children take part in a range of exciting activities, which helps their social development and their self-esteem. The staff encourage new opportunities, such as skiing and an educational trip to Barcelona. This gives the children and young people new experiences to enrich their learning and development. " - Ofsted (Highfield), November 2019