There are 35 SEND schools in Gloucestershire: 13 special schools, 12 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 7 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support speech, language and communication needs (14), autism (13), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10) and moderate learning difficulties (9), among other needs.
35 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Alderman Knight SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Battledown SchoolVision, Speech and language, Autism and 4 more
- Belmont SchoolModerate learning
- Bettridge SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 6 more
- Brook AcademySpeech and language, SEMH
- Heart of the Forest Community Special SchoolVision, Speech and language, Autism and 4 more
- Lift Crescent View
- Paternoster SchoolVision, Autism, SEMH and 3 more
- Peak AcademySEMH
- Sladewood AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- St Rose's Special SchoolVision, Speech and language, Physical
- The Milestone SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- The Shrubberies SchoolSevere learning
- Aurora Severnside School
- Belong School Gloucestershire
- Brookthorpe Hall School
- Cotswold Chine School
- Hartmore School
- National Star CollegeSpeech and language, Multi-sensory, Physical and 1 more
- Norton College Tewkesbury
- Ruskin Mill CollegeSEMH, Moderate learning
- Skylark Plus Limited
- St Martins Centre (St Roses School)
- Valley Bridge School
- William Morris School
- Abbey View
- Gloucestershire Hospital Education ServiceSEMH
- The Altus School
- Chesterton Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Gastrells Community Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
- Longford Park Primary Academy
- Ruardean Church of England Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- The Dean AcademyAutism
- Willow Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Gloucestershire
- Gloucestershire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire336 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Gloucestershire
All 274 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Gloucestershire by need
Speech and language (14) · Autism (13) · SEMH (10) · Moderate learning (9) · Vision (7) · Physical (7) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (6) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3)
Nearby areas
Monmouthshire (1) · South Gloucestershire (11) · Swindon (10) · Herefordshire, County of (14) · Bristol, City of (23) · Worcestershire (34) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Gloucestershire?
There are 35 SEND schools in Gloucestershire: 13 special schools, 12 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 7 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Gloucestershire support autism?
Alderman Knight School, Battledown School, Bettridge School, Heart of the Forest Community Special School, Paternoster School, Sladewood Academy, The Milestone School, Chesterton Primary School, Christ Church CofE Primary School and Gastrells Community Primary School, and 3 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Gloucestershire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire for young children?
17 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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