There are 29 SEND schools in Kirklees: 7 special schools, 6 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (8), speech, language and communication needs (8), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (4) and moderate learning difficulties (4), among other needs.
29 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Castle Hill SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Fairfield SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 6 more
- Hollybank SchoolSpeech and language, Physical, Moderate learning and 2 more
- Joseph Norton AcademySEMH
- Ravenshall SchoolModerate learning
- Southgate SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 4 more
- Woodley School and CollegeAutism
- Barraclough Hall School
- Becker School
- Edan Court School
- Fable House
- Fields Rise School
- Pivot Academy
- Engage Academy
- Ethos CollegeSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- Reach Academy
- Beaumont Primary AcademySEMH
- Carlinghow Academy
- Dalton SchoolVision
- Honley High SchoolAutism
- Lowerhouses CofE Primary SchoolHearing
- Moor End AcademyVision
- Netherhall Learning Campus High SchoolSpeech and language
- Netherhall Learning Campus Junior SchoolSpeech and language
- Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language
- Newsome AcademyHearing, Physical
- Royds Hall, A Share AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Thornhill Community Academy, A Share AcademyAutism
- Windmill CofE Primary School
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Kirklees
- Kirklees SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Kirklees 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 Kirklees203 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Kirklees
All 153 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Kirklees by need
Autism (8) · Speech and language (8) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · PMLD (3) · Physical (3)
Nearby areas
Leeds (22) · Calderdale (14) · Wakefield (17) · Bradford (15) · Barnsley (7) · Oldham (17) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Kirklees?
There are 29 SEND schools in Kirklees: 7 special schools, 6 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Kirklees support autism?
Castle Hill School, Fairfield School, Southgate School, Woodley School and College, Ethos College, Honley High School, Royds Hall, A Share Academy and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy.
How do I get a place at a special school in Kirklees?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Kirklees 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 Kirklees?
Kirklees 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 Kirklees for young children?
10 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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