There are 51 SEND schools in East Sussex: 15 special schools, 12 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 22 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (27), speech, language and communication needs (13), moderate learning difficulties (12) and severe learning difficulties (7), among other needs.
51 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Acre Wood Academy
- Chailey Heritage SchoolPhysical
- Cuckmere House SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Glyne Gap SchoolVision, Speech and language, Autism and 3 more
- Hazel Court SchoolAutism, Moderate learning, Severe learning and 1 more
- New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)Autism, SEMH
- Saxon Mount SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- St Mary's SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
- St Mary's School and 6th Form CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 4 more
- Summerdown School
- The Flagship School
- The Lindfield SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- The Ropemakers' Academy
- The South Downs SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 2 more
- Torfield SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Anderida Learning Centre
- Bexhill Independent Special School
- Bricklehurst Manor School
- Compass Community School Pinetree Park
- Frewen College
- Headstart
- ISP School
- Little Gate College
- Mountfield Heath School
- Northease Manor School
- Step by Step School Limited
- The Mount Camphill Community LtdAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning
- East Sussex Academy
- East Sussex Skills Academy
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, BexhillSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Ark Little Ridge Primary AcademySpeech and language
- Bexhill High AcademyAutism
- Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolAutism
- Churchwood Primary SchoolAutism
- Denton Community Primary School and NurseryAutism
- Grovelands Community Primary SchoolAutism
- Hailsham AcademySevere learning
- Heathfield Community CollegeAutism
- Manor Primary SchoolHearing, Autism
- Meridian Community Primary School and NurseryAutism
- Mulberry Academy HastingsSpeech and language
- Mulberry Academy St LeonardsAutism, Physical
- Mulberry West St Leonards PrimaryPhysical, Moderate learning
- Peacehaven Community SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Priory SchoolHearing, Autism
- Robertsbridge Community CollegeAutism
- The Eastbourne AcademySpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Uckfield CollegeAutism
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Willingdon Community SchoolHearing
- Willingdon Primary SchoolHearing
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in East Sussex
- East Sussex SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- East Sussex 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 East Sussex204 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in East Sussex
All 147 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in East Sussex by need
Autism (27) · Speech and language (13) · Moderate learning (12) · Severe learning (7) · SEMH (5) · Hearing (5) · Physical (5) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Nearby areas
Brighton and Hove (9) · West Sussex (36) · Kent (96) · Medway (13) · Bromley (14) · Croydon (22) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in East Sussex?
There are 51 SEND schools in East Sussex: 15 special schools, 12 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 22 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in East Sussex support autism?
Cuckmere House School, Glyne Gap School, Hazel Court School, New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust), Saxon Mount School, St Mary's School, St Mary's School and 6th Form College, The Lindfield School, The South Downs School and Torfield School, and 17 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in East Sussex?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask East Sussex 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 East Sussex?
East Sussex 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 East Sussex 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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