There are 56 SEND schools in Derbyshire: 10 special schools, 23 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 20 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (21), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11), severe learning difficulties (11) and moderate learning difficulties (10), among other needs.
56 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Alfreton Park Community Special SchoolSevere learning
- Ashgate Croft SchoolAutism, SEMH, Physical and 3 more
- Bennerley Fields SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 2 more
- Brackenfield Special SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Holbrook School for AutismAutism, Severe learning
- Holly House Special SchoolSEMH
- Peak SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 6 more
- Stanton Vale SchoolAutism, SEMH, Severe learning
- Stubbin Wood School
- Swanwick School and Sports CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Alderwasley Hall School
- Arnfield Independent School
- Bladon House School
- Bluebank School
- Bradshaw Farm Independent School
- Eastwood Grange School
- High Grange School
- Include-West Bars
- Jasmine Grove School
- Jasmine House School
- Kershaw Wood
- LandmarksSEMH, Moderate learning
- Longdon Park School
- Meadowbrook School
- New Direction
- Oaklands Manor School
- Old Sams Farm Independent School
- Pegasus School
- Pinc Woodlands College
- Spring Valley School
- The Bayleaf Hub
- Welden School
- Wellbrook School
- Esteem North Academy
- Esteem South Academy
- Esteem Valley Academy
- Aldercar High SchoolHearing, Physical
- Aldercar Infant SchoolHearing
- Brampton Primary SchoolAutism
- Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 1 more
- Chapel-en-le-Frith High SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Physical and 1 more
- Dunston Primary and Nursery AcademyPhysical
- Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery SchoolAutism
- Hilltop Primary AcademyPMLD
- Hope Valley CollegeAutism, Moderate learning
- Langley Mill AcademyHearing
- New Whittington Community Primary SchoolHearing
- Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Outwood Academy NewboldDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Pilsley Primary SchoolAutism
- Springfield Junior SchoolAutism
- The Long Eaton SchoolAutism
- The Pingle AcademyAutism, SEMH, Multi-sensory and 2 more
- Tibshelf Community SchoolAutism
- Whaley Bridge Primary SchoolAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Derbyshire
- Derbyshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire303 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Derbyshire
All 370 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Derbyshire by need
Autism (21) · SEMH (11) · Severe learning (11) · Moderate learning (10) · Speech and language (9) · Physical (9) · Hearing (8) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Nearby areas
Derby (14) · Nottingham (13) · Nottinghamshire (29) · Sheffield (17) · Rotherham (11) · Staffordshire (59) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Derbyshire?
There are 56 SEND schools in Derbyshire: 10 special schools, 23 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 20 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Derbyshire support autism?
Ashgate Croft School, Bennerley Fields School, Brackenfield Special School, Holbrook School for Autism, Peak School, Stanton Vale School, Swanwick School and Sports College, Brampton Primary School, Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School and Chapel-en-le-Frith High School, and 11 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Derbyshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire?
Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire for young children?
18 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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