There are 25 SEND schools in Central Bedfordshire: 4 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 17 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (10), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (5), speech, language and communication needs (4) and deafness and hearing impairment (4), among other needs.
25 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Ivel Valley School & CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Oak Bank SchoolSEMH
- The Chiltern SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Multi-sensory and 3 more
- Weatherfield AcademyModerate learning
- Claystone School
- Esland Bedford School
- Stannard School
- The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
- Arnold AcademyAutism
- Brooklands Middle SchoolAutism
- Harlington Upper SchoolHearing
- Heathwood Lower SchoolSpeech and language
- Lancot SchoolSEMH
- Manshead Church of England AcademyAutism
- Parkfields Middle SchoolHearing
- Ramsey Manor Lower SchoolAutism
- Samuel Whitbread AcademyAutism
- Sandy Secondary School
- Shefford Lower SchoolSEMH
- Silsoe CofE VC Lower SchoolSEMH
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary SchoolAutism
- Stratton SchoolAutism
- The Rushmere Park AcademyAutism
- Toddington St George Church of England SchoolHearing
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Central Bedfordshire
- Central Bedfordshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire104 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire
All 104 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Central Bedfordshire by need
Autism (10) · SEMH (5) · Speech and language (4) · Hearing (4) · Moderate learning (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Multi-sensory (2) · Physical (2)
Nearby areas
Luton (6) · Camden (11) · Bedford (6) · Milton Keynes (11) · Hertfordshire (44) · Buckinghamshire (21) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Central Bedfordshire?
There are 25 SEND schools in Central Bedfordshire: 4 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 17 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Central Bedfordshire support autism?
Ivel Valley School & College, The Chiltern School, Arnold Academy, Brooklands Middle School, Manshead Church of England Academy, Ramsey Manor Lower School, Samuel Whitbread Academy, St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School, Stratton School and The Rushmere Park Academy.
How do I get a place at a special school in Central Bedfordshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire?
Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire for young children?
12 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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