What is a special school?

A special school is a school specifically for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), usually for children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Provision is tailored to specific needs such as autism, SEMH or physical disabilities.

What does Section 41 mean?

Section 41 independent special schools are approved by the Secretary of State, which means a local authority can name them in a child's EHCP in the same way as a maintained special school.

Is this information official?

Yes. The data comes from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools service, covering England. Always confirm details and admissions directly with the school and your local authority, as information can change.

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Q: How do I find a special school near me?

Enter your postcode in the search box and SEN2gether lists the nearest special schools, pupil referral units and independent SEND schools, with the distance to each, the needs they support and how to get in touch.

A complete list of the 16 special schools, pupil referral units and independent SEND schools in Bristol, City of. Enter your postcode below to order them by distance from your home.

16 SEND schools in Bristol, City of

Show only early years settings (age 2 to 4)

Listed alphabetically, special schools first. Always contact a school directly and check the local authority admissions process.

School	Type	Ofsted	Ages	Town
Avonside School	Special school	–	13–19	Bristol	View details
Belgrave School	Special school	–	6–16	Bristol	View details
Briarwood School	Special school	–	3–19	Bristol	View details
Claremont School	Special school	Good	2–19	Bristol	View details
Elmfield School for Deaf Children	Special school	Good	2–16	Bristol	View details
Elmtree Grove School Ltd	Special school	–	4–12	Bristol	View details
Grace Garden School	Special school	–	7–16	BS9 3PE	View details
Kingsweston School	Special school	Good	4–19	Bristol	View details
Manor Wood School	Special school	–	5–16	Bristol	View details
MIAG (Meeting Individual Aspirations & Goals)	Special school	–	7–16	Bristol	View details
New Fosseway School	Special school	Good	4–19	Bristol	View details
Bristol Hospital Education Service	PRU	Outstanding	5–19	Bristol	View details
Lansdown Park Academy	PRU	Inadequate	5–16	Bristol	View details
North Star 265Â°	PRU	–	8–16	Bristol	View details
Snowdon Village	PRU	Good	4–16	Bristol	View details
St Matthias Academy	PRU	–	5–16	Bristol	View details

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Special schools in Bristol, City of

16 SEND schools in Bristol, City of

Avonside School

Belgrave School

Briarwood School

Claremont School

Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Elmtree Grove School Ltd

Grace Garden School

Kingsweston School

Manor Wood School

MIAG (Meeting Individual Aspirations & Goals)

New Fosseway School

Bristol Hospital Education Service

Lansdown Park Academy

North Star 265Â°

Snowdon Village

St Matthias Academy

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Special schools in Bristol, City of

16 SEND schools in Bristol, City of

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