There are 40 SEND schools in Cheshire West and Chester: 10 special schools, 12 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 16 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (13), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9), speech, language and communication needs (8) and moderate learning difficulties (7), among other needs.
40 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Archers Brook SEMH Residential SchoolSEMH
- Cloughwood AcademySEMH
- Dee Banks SchoolAutism, Severe learning
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN CollegeVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 6 more
- Greenbank SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Hebden Green Community SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 5 more
- Hinderton SchoolAutism
- Oaklands SchoolModerate learning
- Rosebank SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- The Russett SchoolSevere learning
- Abbey School for Exceptional Children
- Adventure Wellbeing School
- Elmy Hall School
- Everly East Academy
- Fern House School and College
- iMap Centre
- Maple Grove School
- Oak Cottage
- Petty Pool College
- Rivacre Brook
- The Greenhouse HyFlex Academy
- Thrive Education and Wellbeing
- Ancora House School
- The Bridge Short Stay School
- Acresfield AcademyPMLD
- Barnton Community Nursery and Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Darnhall Primary SchoolSEMH
- Dee Point Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Frodsham Primary AcademyAutism
- Grange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolModerate learning
- Lache Primary SchoolSEMH
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAutism
- St Nicholas Catholic High SchoolAutism
- The Catholic High School, ChesterAutism
- The Oak View AcademySEMH
- The Rudheath Senior AcademySpeech and language
- Upton Westlea Primary SchoolAutism
- Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolModerate learning
- Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Woodlands Primary SchoolAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Cheshire West and Chester
- Cheshire West and Chester SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester162 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Cheshire West and Chester
All 128 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Cheshire West and Chester by need
Autism (13) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Severe learning (4) · PMLD (3) · Physical (2)
Nearby areas
Halton (9) · Warrington (10) · Knowsley (7) · Liverpool (23) · St. Helens (12) · Cheshire East (22) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Cheshire West and Chester?
There are 40 SEND schools in Cheshire West and Chester: 10 special schools, 12 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 16 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Cheshire West and Chester support autism?
Dee Banks School, Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College, Greenbank School, Hebden Green Community School, Hinderton School, Rosebank School, Dee Point Primary School, Frodsham Primary Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Nicholas Catholic High School, and 3 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Cheshire West and Chester?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester?
Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester for young children?
22 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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