There are 42 SEND schools in Cornwall: 5 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 6 alternative provision schools and 22 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (18), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (14), moderate learning difficulties (14) and severe learning difficulties (14), among other needs.
42 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Bosvena School
- Curnow SchoolSevere learning
- Doubletrees SchoolSevere learning
- Nancealverne SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Pencalenick SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Cardrew Court School
- Copper Fields School
- Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change
- Fountain Head House School
- Oak Tree School
- Red Moor School
- Taliesin Education Ltd
- The Lowen School
- Three Bridges
- Caradon Alternative Provision Academy
- Community & Hospital Education Service Ap Academy
- Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy
- North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
- Penwith Alternative Provision Academy
- Restormel Academy
- Beacon AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 7 more
- Bodmin CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Autism, SEMH and 3 more
- Bude Primary Academy - JuniorsDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Burraton Community Primary SchoolSevere learning
- Camelford Community Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Cape Cornwall SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Copper Valley Infant and Nursery AcademyAutism
- Hayle AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Launceston CollegePMLD
- Liskeard School and Community CollegeAutism, SEMH
- Mount Charles School
- Penryn CollegeModerate learning
- Penryn Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism, Physical and 1 more
- Pensans Community Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Redruth SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 3 more
- Richard Lander SchoolAutism, SEMH, Physical and 1 more
- Roskear Primary & Nursery SchoolHearing
- Saltash Community SchoolSevere learning
- St Day and Carharrack Community SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- St Stephens Community AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Tregolls AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 6 more
- Trevithick Learning AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Cornwall
- Cornwall SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Cornwall 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 Cornwall195 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Cornwall
All 245 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Cornwall by need
Autism (18) · SEMH (14) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (14) · Speech and language (13) · Dyslexia and SpLD (11) · Physical (11) · Hearing (9) · Vision (9) · Multi-sensory (9) · PMLD (8)
Nearby areas
Plymouth (9) · Devon (49) · Torbay (6) · Vale of Glamorgan (1) · Cardiff (1) · Somerset (33) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Cornwall?
There are 42 SEND schools in Cornwall: 5 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 6 alternative provision schools and 22 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Cornwall support autism?
Nancealverne School, Pencalenick School, Beacon Academy, Bodmin College, Bude Primary Academy - Juniors, Camelford Community Primary School, Cape Cornwall School, Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy, Hayle Academy and Liskeard School and Community College, and 8 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Cornwall?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Cornwall 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 Cornwall?
Cornwall 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 Cornwall for young children?
20 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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