Charlotte House
Residential care home · Thatcham
4 Charlotte Close, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9TU
Run by Prior's Court Foundation
- GoodCQC · Apr 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01635 247202
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 April 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Charlotte House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-4838742926
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Charlotte House
Charlotte House provides residential care and education for autistic young people with complex needs through Prior’s Court. The service is intended for people aged 5 to 25, including young people with autism, severe learning disabilities and complex needs who need structured support across home and education.
Prior’s Court combines a school and young adult provision in a rural Berkshire setting, with care focused on learning, independence and future development. Its wider organisation also provides minibus transport for autism practitioners travelling to the site. Education and residential care are brought together for young people who need both in one specialist setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Thatcham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 Prior's Court CottagesThatcham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 3-4 Priors Court CottagesThatcham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury HouseThatcham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Donnington Care HomeNewbury | 3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Birchwood Care HomeNewbury | 3.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Prior's Court Foundation
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 Prior's Court CottagesThatcham | Good | 8.0 | |
| 3-4 Priors Court CottagesThatcham | Good | 8.4 | |
| 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury HouseThatcham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Education alongside residential care
- Specialist complex-needs provision
- Young adult provision
Suits: Autistic young people aged 5 to 25 with complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
4 Charlotte Close, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9TU
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Questions families ask
What age range does Prior’s Court support?
Prior’s Court provides education and residential care for autistic young people aged 5 to 25 with complex needs.
Who is Charlotte House intended for?
It is intended for autistic young people with complex needs, including severe learning disabilities, aged between 5 and 25.
Does Prior’s Court combine education with residential care?
Yes. Prior’s Court provides specialist education and residential care through a school and a young adult provision in Berkshire.
How much does Charlotte House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Charlotte House for its weekly fee. As a guide, West Berkshire council paid on average £2,107 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.