There are 14 SEND schools in Kensington and Chelsea: 3 special schools, 2 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 8 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (10), speech, language and communication needs (5), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (3) and moderate learning difficulties (3), among other needs.
14 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Chelsea Community Hospital School
- Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
- Parkwood Hall Academy TrustDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
- Catch22 Include London
- Snowflake School
- Ormiston Latimer AcademyAutism, SEMH
- All Saints Catholic CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Ark Brunel Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Barlby Primary SchoolAutism
- Chelsea AcademyAutism
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Kensington Aldridge AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 5 more
- Marlborough Primary SchoolAutism
- Oxford Gardens Primary SchoolAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Kensington and Chelsea
- Kensington and Chelsea SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea69 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Kensington and Chelsea
All 25 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Kensington and Chelsea by need
Autism (10) · Speech and language (5) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Severe learning (2) · Vision (2) · Physical (2)
Nearby areas
Westminster (8) · Hammersmith and Fulham (11) · Lambeth (10) · Southwark (19) · Wandsworth (15) · Islington (11) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
There are 14 SEND schools in Kensington and Chelsea: 3 special schools, 2 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 8 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Kensington and Chelsea support autism?
Parkwood Hall Academy Trust, Ormiston Latimer Academy, All Saints Catholic College, Ark Brunel Primary Academy, Barlby Primary School, Chelsea Academy, Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School, Kensington Aldridge Academy, Marlborough Primary School and Oxford Gardens Primary School.
How do I get a place at a special school in Kensington and Chelsea?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea?
Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea for young children?
7 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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