There are 54 SEND schools in Bradford: 8 special schools, 5 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 39 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (33), speech, language and communication needs (16), severe learning difficulties (14) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11), among other needs.
54 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Beckfoot PhoenixAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Beechcliffe Special SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Chellow Heights Special SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Co-op Academy DeliusAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Co-op Academy SouthfieldAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Hazelbeck Special SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- High Park SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Severe learning and 1 more
- Oastlers School
- Bradford Beacon School
- Broadbeck Learning Centre
- Coleman Training Development Ltd
- Prism Independent School
- School of Rock & Media Ltd
- Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
- Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
- Abbey Green Nursery SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Appleton AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism
- Beckfoot SchoolPhysical
- Beckfoot ThorntonModerate learning, Severe learning
- Bingley Grammar SchoolAutism
- Bradford AcademyAutism, SEMH, Physical
- Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and FamiliesDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Carrwood Primary SchoolAutism
- Co-op Academy GrangeAutism
- Cottingley Village Primary SchoolSEMH
- Crossflatts Primary SchoolAutism
- Crossley Hall AcademyAutism
- Denholme Primary SchoolAutism
- Fagley Primary SchoolAutism
- Girlington Primary SchoolHearing
- Green Lane Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Grove House AcademyVision
- Hanson AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Haworth Primary SchoolAutism
- High Crags Primary Leadership AcademySpeech and language
- Hirst Wood Nursery SchoolModerate learning
- Hollingwood AcademyVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 4 more
- Holybrook Primary SchoolSEMH
- Horton Park Primary SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 4 more
- Ilkley Grammar SchoolAutism
- Lidget Green AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Long Lee Primary SchoolSEMH
- Midland Road Nursery SchoolHearing, Autism, Multi-sensory and 1 more
- Miriam Lord Primary SchoolAutism
- Oasis Academy Lister ParkSpeech and language
- Parkside SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Parkwood Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's CentreVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 5 more
- Strong Close Nursery SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Swain House Primary SchoolHearing
- The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyAutism
- Thornton Primary SchoolSEMH
- Titus Salt SchoolSevere learning
- Worth Valley Primary SchoolAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Bradford
- Bradford SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Bradford 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 Bradford162 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Bradford
All 158 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Bradford by need
Autism (33) · Speech and language (16) · Severe learning (14) · SEMH (11) · PMLD (11) · Hearing (11) · Moderate learning (10) · Physical (10) · Vision (9) · Dyslexia and SpLD (6) · Multi-sensory (5)
Nearby areas
Calderdale (14) · Kirklees (16) · Leeds (22) · Wakefield (17) · Rochdale (13) · Barnsley (7) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Bradford?
There are 54 SEND schools in Bradford: 8 special schools, 5 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 39 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Bradford support autism?
Beckfoot Phoenix, Beechcliffe Special School, Chellow Heights Special School, Co-op Academy Delius, Co-op Academy Southfield, Hazelbeck Special School, High Park School, Abbey Green Nursery School, Appleton Academy and Bingley Grammar School, and 23 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Bradford?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Bradford 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 Bradford?
Bradford 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 Bradford for young children?
35 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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