There are 53 SEND schools in Manchester: 15 special schools, 10 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 26 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (23), speech, language and communication needs (21), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (15) and severe learning difficulties (13), among other needs.
53 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Ashgate Specialist Support Primary SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
- Grange School
- Lancasterian SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Manchester Hospital School
- Meade Hill SchoolSEMH
- Melland High SchoolSevere learning
- North Ridge High SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Orchard House Specialist High School
- Pioneer House High School
- Piper Hill High SchoolSevere learning
- Prospect House Specialist Support Primary SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Rodney House SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Southern Cross SchoolSEMH
- The Birches SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Severe learning and 1 more
- Beltane College
- Bridge CollegeSpeech and language, Moderate learning, Severe learning and 1 more
- Digital Advantage
- IncludEd Learning
- Manchester Jewish School for Special Education
- Oakbrook School
- Pinc College
- The Greens ENS
- The Watkin Centre
- Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators
- Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
- Manchester Secondary PRU
- Abraham Moss Community SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Alma Park Primary SchoolHearing
- Ashbury Meadow Primary SchoolSpeech and language, SEMH
- Barlow Hall Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Benchill Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Bowker Vale Primary SchoolSEMH
- Broad Oak Primary SchoolSEMH
- Co-op Academy MedlockSpeech and language
- Gorton Primary SchoolAutism
- Higher Openshaw Community SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Manchester AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Newall Green Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Old Moat Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Pike Fold Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Rack House Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Rushbrook Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Saint Paul's Catholic High School
- St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolHearing
- St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall ManchesterSpeech and language, SEMH
- St Brigid's RC Primary SchoolHearing, Speech and language, Autism and 1 more
- St James' CofE Primary School GortonAutism
- St Peter's RC High SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Autism
- St Willibrord's RC Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- The Barlow RC High SchoolAutism
- Webster Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- William Hulme's Grammar SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Autism and 3 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Manchester
- Manchester SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Manchester 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 Manchester146 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Manchester
All 139 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Manchester by need
Autism (23) · Speech and language (21) · SEMH (15) · Severe learning (13) · Moderate learning (9) · Hearing (9) · PMLD (8) · Dyslexia and SpLD (8) · Vision (7) · Physical (6) · Multi-sensory (4)
Nearby areas
Salford (13) · Trafford (12) · Stockport (22) · Oldham (17) · Tameside (14) · Bury (9) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Manchester?
There are 53 SEND schools in Manchester: 15 special schools, 10 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 26 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Manchester support autism?
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School, Lancasterian School, North Ridge High School, Rodney House School, The Birches School, Abraham Moss Community School, Barlow Hall Primary School, Benchill Primary School, Gorton Primary School and Higher Openshaw Community School, and 13 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Manchester?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Manchester 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 Manchester?
Manchester 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 Manchester for young children?
31 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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