There are 29 SEND schools in Bolton: 7 special schools, 7 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 12 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (12), severe learning difficulties (7), speech, language and communication needs (6) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (4), among other needs.
29 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Birtenshaw School BoltonAutism, Severe learning
- Firwood High SchoolSevere learning
- Green Fold SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Physical and 2 more
- Ladywood School
- Lever Park SchoolSEMH
- Rumworth SchoolModerate learning
- Thomasson Memorial SchoolHearing
- Birtenshaw College
- Breightmet School
- EdStart Schools Bolton
- Lake House School
- LifeBridge ASEND
- Raise Education and Wellbeing School
- Woodbridge College
- Forwards Centre
- Park School Teaching Service
- Youth Challenge Pru
- All Saints CofE Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary SchoolAutism
- Bolton St Catherine's AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
- Claypool Primary SchoolAutism, Severe learning
- Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care CentreVision, Speech and language, Autism and 3 more
- Lever Edge Primary AcademyAutism, PMLD
- Moorgate Primary SchoolAutism
- Queensbridge Primary SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Rivington and Blackrod High SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Sharples Primary SchoolVision
- St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyAutism
- Woodland Primary AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Bolton
- Bolton SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Bolton 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 Bolton99 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Bolton
All 104 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Bolton by need
Autism (12) · Severe learning (7) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Physical (4) · PMLD (3) · Vision (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Nearby areas
Bury (9) · Salford (13) · Wigan (22) · Rochdale (13) · Blackburn with Darwen (7) · Trafford (12) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Bolton?
There are 29 SEND schools in Bolton: 7 special schools, 7 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 12 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Bolton support autism?
Birtenshaw School Bolton, Green Fold School, All Saints CofE Primary School, Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School, Bolton St Catherine's Academy, Claypool Primary School, Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre, Lever Edge Primary Academy, Moorgate Primary School and Rivington and Blackrod High School, and 2 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Bolton?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Bolton 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 Bolton?
Bolton 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 Bolton for young children?
14 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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