There are 67 SEND schools in Devon: 14 special schools, 30 independent special schools, 5 alternative provision schools and 18 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (14), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9), moderate learning difficulties (8) and speech, language and communication needs (7), among other needs.
67 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- ACE Tiverton Special School
- Barley Lane SchoolSEMH
- Bidwell Brook SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Castlebridge SchoolAutism
- Ellen Tinkham SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Glendinning Academy
- Marland SchoolSEMH
- Mill Water SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 6 more
- Orchard Manor School
- Pathfield SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Royal Deaf Education TrustVision, Hearing
- Southbrook SchoolModerate learning
- The Lampard Community SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 2 more
- The Promise SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Acorn School
- Belong School Devon
- Beyond Creative Education
- Blackford Education (Schools) Ltd t/a the Libra School
- Breakthrough College
- Cambian Devon School
- Fieldstone School
- Heather Bridge School
- Highgate Hill House School
- Holme Court School Devon
- Infocus CollegeVision
- K-HQ
- Lifeworks College
- Magdalen Court School
- Oakwood Specialist CollegeSEMH, Moderate learning, Severe learning
- On Track Education Barnstaple
- On Track Education Totnes
- On Track Education West Yarner
- Phoenix Bay School
- Quay View School
- Redwood River School
- ROC College (part of United Response)
- Royal Deaf Education TrustVision, Moderate learning, Severe learning
- Running Deer School
- The Greater Horseshoe School
- The Outdoors School
- The Wildings
- The Wildings Lovaton
- Tor View School
- Vranch House School
- Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
- River Dart Academy
- Stansfield Academy
- The Shoreline Academy
- Torlands Academy
- Countess Wear Primary SchoolMulti-sensory
- Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
- Ilfracombe Church of England Junior SchoolHearing, Speech and language, Autism and 4 more
- King Edward VI Community CollegeAutism
- Manor Primary School, IvybridgeAutism
- Marpool Primary SchoolSEMH
- Newport Community School Primary AcademyAutism
- Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Okehampton Primary School and Foundation UnitSpeech and language, Autism
- Pilton Community CollegeAutism, Physical
- Queen Elizabeth'sDyslexia and SpLD
- South Dartmoor Community CollegeAutism
- St Luke's Church of England SchoolPhysical
- Teignmouth Primary School
- Tiverton High SchoolAutism
- West Croft SchoolSpeech and language
- Westcliff Primary AcademySEMH
- Wynstream Primary School Academy
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Devon
- Devon SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Devon 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 Devon305 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Devon
All 331 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Devon by need
Autism (14) · SEMH (9) · Moderate learning (8) · Speech and language (7) · Severe learning (7) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (5) · Vision (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (4)
Nearby areas
Torbay (6) · Plymouth (9) · Somerset (33) · Vale of Glamorgan (1) · Cornwall (20) · Cardiff (1) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Devon?
There are 67 SEND schools in Devon: 14 special schools, 30 independent special schools, 5 alternative provision schools and 18 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Devon support autism?
Castlebridge School, Mill Water School, The Lampard Community School, The Promise School, Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School, King Edward VI Community College, Manor Primary School, Ivybridge, Newport Community School Primary Academy and Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School, and 4 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Devon?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Devon 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 Devon?
Devon 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 Devon for young children?
19 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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