There are 11 SEND schools in Cumberland that support autism: 1 special school and 10 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
11 schools that support autism
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Branthwaite AcademyAutism
- All Saints' CofE SchoolAutism
- Ashfield Junior SchoolAutism
- Caldew SchoolAutism
- Cockermouth SchoolAutism
- Ellenborough AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Hensingham Primary SchoolAutism
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- St James' Catholic Primary SchoolAutism, SEMH
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolAutism
- Wigton Nursery and Infant SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Severe learning and 1 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Cumberland
- Cumberland SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Cumberland 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 Cumberland70 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Cumberland
All 148 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Other needs in Cumberland
All SEND schools in Cumberland (23) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · SEMH (3) · Speech and language (3)
Nearby areas
Westmorland and Furness (10) · Newcastle upon Tyne (11) · County Durham (12) · Gateshead (8) · Darlington (4) · Northumberland (15) · All areas
Questions parents ask
Which schools in Cumberland support autism?
Branthwaite Academy, All Saints' CofE School, Ashfield Junior School, Caldew School, Cockermouth School, Ellenborough Academy, Hensingham Primary School, Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School, St James' Catholic Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Wigton Nursery and Infant School.
How do I get a place at a special school in Cumberland?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Cumberland 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 Cumberland?
Cumberland SENDIASS gives free, independent advice on EHC plans, meetings and appeals. The council’s Local Offer explains what support is available locally.
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