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Special schools in County Durham
A complete list of the 16 special schools, pupil referral units and independent SEND schools in County Durham. Enter your postcode below to order them by distance from your home.
16 SEND schools in County Durham
Show only early years settings (age 2 to 4)
Listed alphabetically, special schools first. Always contact a school directly and check the local authority admissions process.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Ages | Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Community School | Special school | Good | 4–16 | Stanley | View details |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College | Special school | Good | 2–19 | Durham | View details |
| Elemore Hall School | Special school | Good | 11–16 | Durham | View details |
| Evergreen Primary School | Special school | Good | 2–11 | Bishop Auckland | View details |
| Forest Park School | Special school | – | 11–17 | Newton Aycliffe | View details |
| Highcroft School | Special school | – | 11–18 | Bishop Auckland | View details |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School | Special school | – | 3–19 | Newton Aycliffe | View details |
| Strawberry Lane | Special school | – | 11–19 | Bowburn | View details |
| The Grange Learning Centre | Special school | – | 7–19 | Low Willington | View details |
| The Oaks Secondary School | Special school | Outstanding | 11–19 | Spennymoor | View details |
| Trimdon Hill School | Special school | – | 4–11 | Trimdon Grange | View details |
| Villa Real School | Special school | Good | 2–19 | Consett | View details |
| Walworth School | Special school | Good | 4–11 | Newton Aycliffe | View details |
| Endeavour Academy Durham | PRU | Good | 14–19 | Peterlee | View details |
| Learning for Life | Independent (S41) | – | 16–25 | Consett | View details |
| The Woodlands | PRU | Good | 6–16 | Ferryhill | View details |
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