There are 46 SEND schools in Cambridgeshire: 13 special schools, 17 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (12), moderate learning difficulties (11), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (8) and severe learning difficulties (8), among other needs.
46 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Castle School, Cambridge
- Granta SchoolModerate learning, Severe learning, PMLD
- Highfield Ely AcademyModerate learning, Severe learning
- Highfield Littleport AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Meadowgate AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 5 more
- Prestley Wood Academy
- Riverside Meadows AcademySEMH
- Samuel Pepys SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Spring Common AcademyAutism, Moderate learning, Severe learning
- The Cavendish School
- The Centre SchoolSEMH
- The Harbour School
- The Martin Bacon AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25
- Aurora Fairway School
- Aurora Meldreth Manor School
- Begdale House School
- Cambian Home Tree School
- Cambian Wisbech School
- Gretton School
- Holme Court School
- Hope Tree School
- In Toto Ed Cambridge
- On Track Education Wisbech
- Papworth Hall School
- Selwyn Hall School
- Shelldene House School
- The Old School House
- The Sage School
- Walnut Tree School Ltd
- OA - Cambridge
- OA - Nene Valley
- Pilgrim Pathways School
- Buckden CofE Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 5 more
- Colville Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Comberton Village CollegeAutism
- Gamlingay Village PrimaryAutism, Moderate learning, Severe learning
- Impington Village CollegePhysical
- Melbourn Village CollegeAutism
- Spring Meadow Infant SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 1 more
- St Laurence Catholic Primary SchoolSEMH
- The Grove Primary SchoolAutism
- Thomas Clarkson AcademyModerate learning
- Townley Primary SchoolSEMH
- Wintringham Primary AcademySEMH
- Witchford Village CollegeAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Cambridgeshire
- Cambridgeshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire357 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Cambridgeshire
All 232 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Cambridgeshire by need
Autism (12) · Moderate learning (11) · SEMH (8) · Severe learning (8) · Speech and language (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (6) · Physical (6) · PMLD (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Nearby areas
Peterborough (10) · Bedford (6) · North Northamptonshire (11) · Rutland (3) · Central Bedfordshire (8) · Camden (11) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Cambridgeshire?
There are 46 SEND schools in Cambridgeshire: 13 special schools, 17 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Cambridgeshire support autism?
Highfield Littleport Academy, Meadowgate Academy, Samuel Pepys School, Spring Common Academy, The Martin Bacon Academy, Buckden CofE Primary School, Comberton Village College, Gamlingay Village Primary, Melbourn Village College and Spring Meadow Infant School, and 2 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Cambridgeshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?
Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire for young children?
16 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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