There are 11 SEND schools in Bedford: 4 special schools, 1 independent special school, 1 alternative provision school and 5 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (7), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (3), severe learning difficulties (3) and moderate learning difficulties (2), among other needs.
11 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Grange AcademyAutism, Moderate learning
- Ridgeway SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Rivertree Free SchoolAutism, Severe learning
- St John's SchoolSevere learning
- Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
- Greys Education Centre
- Goldington Green AcademyAutism
- Kempston AcademySEMH
- King's Oak Primary SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Lincroft AcademyAutism
- Mark Rutherford SchoolAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Bedford
- Bedford SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Bedford Local OfferWhat the council provides for SEND, and how to ask for help.
- How EHC plans workHow a plan gets a school place, step by step, with letters you can send.
- Nurseries in Bedford72 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Bedford
All 62 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Bedford by need
Autism (7) · SEMH (3) · Severe learning (3) · Moderate learning (2)
Nearby areas
Central Bedfordshire (8) · Milton Keynes (11) · North Northamptonshire (11) · Luton (6) · West Northamptonshire (21) · Camden (11) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Bedford?
There are 11 SEND schools in Bedford: 4 special schools, 1 independent special school, 1 alternative provision school and 5 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Bedford support autism?
Grange Academy, Ridgeway School, Rivertree Free School, Goldington Green Academy, King's Oak Primary School, Lincroft Academy and Mark Rutherford School.
How do I get a place at a special school in Bedford?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Bedford council (or the council that looks after the plan) to consult the school you want. If a council, academy, non-maintained or Section 41 school is named in the plan, it must admit your child.
Who can help me with an EHC plan in Bedford?
Bedford SENDIASS gives free, independent advice on EHC plans, meetings and appeals. The council’s Local Offer explains what support is available locally.
Are there special schools in Bedford for young children?
5 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.