There are 39 SEND schools in Leicester: 9 special schools, 6 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 22 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (18), speech, language and communication needs (17), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (5) and severe learning difficulties (5), among other needs.
39 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Ash Field AcademySpeech and language, Physical
- Ellesmere CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Keyham Lodge SchoolSEMH
- Millgate SchoolSEMH
- Netherhall Mead AcademySevere learning, PMLD
- Oaklands Mead AcademySpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Oaklands SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- The Children's Hospital School
- West Gate SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 4 more
- Educ8 Leicestershire
- Indie Education
- Leicester Therapeutic School
- Miller House School
- Spark Vale Academy
- The Goldhill Learning Foundation
- Elmbrook School
- Leicester Partnership School
- Babington AcademySpeech and language
- Barley Croft Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Braunstone Frith Primary AcademyAutism
- Catherine Infant SchoolAutism
- English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
- Fullhurst Community CollegeSpeech and language
- Imperial Avenue Infant SchoolAutism
- Inglehurst Junior SchoolAutism
- Kestrel Mead Primary AcademyAutism
- King Richard III Infant and Nursery SchoolAutism
- Lancaster AcademySpeech and language
- Orchard Mead AcademySpeech and language, SEMH
- Overdale Infant SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Overdale Junior SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Rushey Mead AcademySpeech and language
- Rushey Mead Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Sandfield Close Primary SchoolAutism
- Shenton Primary SchoolAutism
- Spinney Hill Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Stokes Wood Primary SchoolAutism
- The City of Leicester CollegeSpeech and language, Autism
- Thurnby Mead Primary AcademySpeech and language
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Leicester
- Leicester SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Leicester 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 Leicester110 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Leicester
All 81 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Leicester by need
Autism (18) · Speech and language (17) · SEMH (5) · Severe learning (5) · Moderate learning (4) · PMLD (2) · Physical (2)
Nearby areas
Leicestershire (38) · Rutland (3) · Coventry (11) · Nottingham (13) · Warwickshire (25) · Derby (14) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Leicester?
There are 39 SEND schools in Leicester: 9 special schools, 6 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 22 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Leicester support autism?
Ellesmere College, Oaklands Mead Academy, Oaklands School, West Gate School, Braunstone Frith Primary Academy, Catherine Infant School, Imperial Avenue Infant School, Inglehurst Junior School, Kestrel Mead Primary Academy and King Richard III Infant and Nursery School, and 8 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Leicester?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Leicester 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 Leicester?
Leicester 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 Leicester 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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