There are 27 SEND schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 8 special schools, 7 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 10 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (13), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (7), speech, language and communication needs (6) and severe learning difficulties (5), among other needs.
27 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Langside SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Physical, Moderate learning and 2 more
- Linwood SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 3 more
- Longspee AcademyAutism, SEMH
- Montacute SchoolAutism, Severe learning
- Portfield SchoolAutism, Severe learning
- Tregonwell AcademyAutism, SEMH
- Victoria Education CentreSpeech and language, Physical
- Winchelsea SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Cambian Wing College
- Connie Rothman School
- Futures Autism Unlimited
- South West Regional Assessment Centre
- The Lion Works School
- The Stable School
- The White House School
- Christchurch Learning Centre
- The Quay School
- Broadstone First SchoolAutism
- Broadstone Middle SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Canford Heath Infant SchoolSpeech and language
- Canford Heath Junior SchoolSpeech and language
- Malmesbury Park Primary SchoolAutism
- Manorside AcademyAutism, SEMH
- Old Town Infant School and NurserySpeech and language, Autism
- Queen's Park Infant Academy
- Somerford Primary SchoolAutism, SEMH
- The Bishop of Winchester AcademyAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole149 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
All 80 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by need
Autism (13) · SEMH (7) · Speech and language (6) · Severe learning (5) · Moderate learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Physical (2)
Nearby areas
Dorset (21) · Southampton (11) · Isle of Wight (5) · Portsmouth (5) · Hampshire (73) · Wiltshire (16) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
There are 27 SEND schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 8 special schools, 7 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 10 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole support autism?
Linwood School, Longspee Academy, Montacute School, Portfield School, Tregonwell Academy, Winchelsea School, Broadstone First School, Broadstone Middle School, Malmesbury Park Primary School and Manorside Academy, and 3 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for young children?
13 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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