Lawreth
Residential care home · Seaham
267 Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BG
Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds2
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 513 0111
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 30 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Lawreth
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112944259
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Lawreth
Lawreth is associated with residential support for people with learning disabilities, although the supplied service material primarily describes ESPA’s autism-specific education and residential programmes. The wider provision supports autistic people and people with complex support needs through education, residential placements and specialist clinical input.
ESPA’s multidisciplinary team works across college, residential, day and domiciliary services, offering autism expertise alongside local health and clinical professionals. Residential placements can be full-time, with respite placements also available. The clearest documented offer is 38- and 52-week residential placements for learners using ESPA’s residential education service.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Seaham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland AvenueSeaham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar Court Residential and Nursing HomeSeaham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Parklands Nursing HomeSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dr. Ashdown's Stockton LodgeSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland AvenueSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garden LodgeSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orchard HouseSeaham | Good | 8.4 | |
| East Dene CourtSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.4 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Montpelier TerraceSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedars LodgeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechwoodSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Holly HouseHoughton-le-Spring | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HermitageSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest HallNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 38- and 52-week placements
- Autism-specific residential education
- Multidisciplinary specialist team
Ask about
- The supplied service details centre on ESPA residential provision
Suits: Autistic people needing residential education support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
267 Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BG
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Questions families ask
Is ESPA College for Autistic people after age 16?
Yes. ESPA College is an autism-specific post-16 further education college for Autistic people, offering day and residential education programmes.
What residential placement options does ESPA College offer?
ESPA College provides 38-week and 52-week residential placements, as well as respite placements. Start dates are flexible depending on individual circumstances.
How much does Lawreth cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Lawreth for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.