There are 40 SEND schools in Bristol, City of: 11 special schools, 7 independent special schools, 5 alternative provision schools and 17 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (18), speech, language and communication needs (14), deafness and hearing impairment (7) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6), among other needs.
40 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Briarwood SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Claremont SchoolAutism, Physical, Severe learning and 1 more
- E-ACT Venturers' Academy
- Elmfield School for Deaf ChildrenHearing, Speech and language
- Kingsweston SchoolAutism, Severe learning
- Knowle DGE AcademySpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- New Fosseway SchoolVision, Hearing, Autism and 5 more
- North Star 240°SEMH
- North Star 82°SEMH
- Notton House AcademySEMH
- Soundwell Academy
- Avonside School
- Belgrave School
- Boomsatsuma Create Agency
- Elmtree Grove School Ltd
- Grace Garden School
- Manor Wood School
- MIAG (Meeting Individual Aspirations & Goals)
- Bristol Hospital Education Service
- Lansdown Park Academy
- North Star 265°
- Snowdon Village
- St Matthias Academy
- Ashton Park SchoolSpeech and language
- Blaise High SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 3 more
- Broomhill Infant & Nursery SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Compass Point Primary SchoolAutism
- Easton CofE Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Fairfield High SchoolVision, Hearing
- Fishponds CofE Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Glenfrome Primary SchoolAutism
- Henbury Court Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery SchoolPMLD
- May Park Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Oasis Academy BrislingtonSpeech and language, Autism
- Oasis Academy Long CrossDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Oasis Academy New OakHearing, Autism
- Sefton Park Infant SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Shirehampton Primary SchoolSEMH
- The City Academy BristolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Bristol, City of
- Bristol, City of SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Bristol, City of 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 Bristol177 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Bristol, City of
All 109 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Bristol, City of by need
Autism (18) · Speech and language (14) · Hearing (7) · SEMH (6) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (6) · Vision (6) · Physical (6) · Moderate learning (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Nearby areas
South Gloucestershire (11) · Bath and North East Somerset (6) · North Somerset (7) · Monmouthshire (1) · Somerset (33) · Wiltshire (16) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Bristol, City of?
There are 40 SEND schools in Bristol, City of: 11 special schools, 7 independent special schools, 5 alternative provision schools and 17 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Bristol, City of support autism?
Briarwood School, Claremont School, Kingsweston School, Knowle DGE Academy, New Fosseway School, Blaise High School, Broomhill Infant & Nursery School, Compass Point Primary School, Easton CofE Primary School and Fishponds CofE Primary School, and 8 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Bristol, City of?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Bristol, City of 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 Bristol, City of?
Bristol, City of 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 Bristol, City of for young children?
20 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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