There are 65 SEND schools in Hertfordshire: 27 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 8 alternative provision schools and 21 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (26), speech, language and communication needs (22), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10) and moderate learning difficulties (10), among other needs.
65 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Amwell View SchoolSevere learning
- Batchwood SchoolSEMH
- Brandles SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Breakspeare SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Colnbrook SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Falconer SchoolSEMH
- Garston Manor SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Greenside SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Hailey Hall SchoolSEMH
- Haywood Grove SchoolSEMH
- Heathlands School
- James Marks Academy
- Knightsfield School
- Lakeside SchoolAutism, SEMH, Multi-sensory and 3 more
- Larwood SchoolSEMH
- Lonsdale SchoolPhysical
- Meadow Wood SchoolPhysical
- Middleton SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Pinewood SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Southfield SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- St Elizabeth's SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- St Luke's SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- The Collett SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Multi-sensory and 1 more
- The Valley SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Watling View SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Woodfield SchoolVision, Hearing, Autism and 3 more
- Woolgrove School, Special Needs AcademyAutism, Moderate learning
- East Hall School
- Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School
- Felden Hall School
- Radlett Lodge School
- Redbourn Park School
- Rhodes Wood Hospital School
- Seva Education St Albans
- St Elizabeth's CentreAutism
- White Trees Independent School
- Chessbrook Education Support Centre
- Dacorum Education Support Centre
- Links Academy
- Links Hatfield Academy
- North Herts Education Support Centre
- Rivers Education Support Centre
- Roman Fields Academy
- Stevenage Education Support Centre
- Avanti Brook Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Avanti Grange Secondary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Brockswood Primary SchoolSEMH
- Bushey Meads SchoolSpeech and language
- Downfield Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Featherstone Wood Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Longdean SchoolSpeech and language
- Lordship Farm Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Maple Primary SchoolHearing
- Margaret Wix Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Morgans Primary School & Nursery
- Moss Bury Primary School and NurseryHearing
- Peartree Spring Primary SchoolSEMH
- Saint Michael's Catholic High School
- Sauncey Wood Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Summerswood Primary SchoolSEMH
- Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Severe learning
- The Adeyfield AcademyPhysical
- The Giles Infant and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language
- The Priory SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Warren Dell Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Hertfordshire
- Hertfordshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire703 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Hertfordshire
All 457 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Hertfordshire by need
Autism (26) · Speech and language (22) · SEMH (10) · Moderate learning (10) · Severe learning (9) · PMLD (5) · Physical (4) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3)
Nearby areas
Camden (11) · Luton (6) · Barnet (13) · Enfield (9) · Harrow (12) · Central Bedfordshire (8) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Hertfordshire?
There are 65 SEND schools in Hertfordshire: 27 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 8 alternative provision schools and 21 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Hertfordshire support autism?
Brandles School, Breakspeare School, Colnbrook School, Garston Manor School, Greenside School, Lakeside School, Middleton School, Pinewood School, Southfield School and St Elizabeth's School, and 16 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Hertfordshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire for young children?
29 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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