There are 42 SEND schools in Cheshire East: 7 special schools, 13 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 20 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (13), speech, language and communication needs (7), deafness and hearing impairment (7) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6), among other needs.
42 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Adelaide Heath AcademySEMH
- Adelaide School
- Church Lawton School
- David Lewis School
- Park Lane SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 6 more
- Springfield SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- The Axis Academy
- Aidenswood School
- Aurora Summerfields School
- Cheshire Hall School
- Compass Community Cledford Park
- Cornerstone-Crewe
- Eden School
- Esland Daven School
- High Peak School
- Lavender Field School
- Opal Education
- Safe Opportunities
- The David Lewis Centre
- TILT Education
- Oakfield Lodge School
- The Fermain Academy
- Bexton Primary School
- Broken Cross Primary Academy and NurserySpeech and language
- Excalibur Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 4 more
- Handforth Grange Primary SchoolAutism
- Hermitage Primary SchoolAutism
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive SchoolSEMH
- Hungerford Primary AcademySEMH
- Ivy Bank Primary SchoolAutism
- Leighton AcademySpeech and language
- Lindow Community Primary SchoolHearing
- Marlfields Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Middlewich High SchoolAutism
- Middlewich Primary SchoolHearing
- Monks Coppenhall AcademySEMH
- Puss Bank School and NurseryAutism
- Shavington AcademyAutism
- Shavington Primary SchoolAutism
- The Macclesfield Academy
- Wilmslow High SchoolHearing, Autism
- Wistaston AcademySpeech and language, Autism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Cheshire East
- Cheshire East SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East160 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Cheshire East
All 123 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Cheshire East by need
Autism (13) · Speech and language (7) · Hearing (7) · SEMH (6) · Physical (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Nearby areas
Stoke-on-Trent (22) · Stockport (22) · Trafford (12) · Cheshire West and Chester (24) · Warrington (10) · Manchester (27) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Cheshire East?
There are 42 SEND schools in Cheshire East: 7 special schools, 13 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 20 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Cheshire East support autism?
Park Lane School, Springfield School, Excalibur Primary School, Handforth Grange Primary School, Hermitage Primary School, Ivy Bank Primary School, Marlfields Primary School, Middlewich High School, Puss Bank School and Nursery and Shavington Academy, and 3 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Cheshire East?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East?
Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East for young children?
19 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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