There are 25 SEND schools in Northumberland: 10 special schools, 6 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 8 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (15), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10), speech, language and communication needs (9) and moderate learning difficulties (9), among other needs.
25 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Barndale SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Cleaswell Hill SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Collingwood School & Media Arts CollegeSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- Cramlington Hillcrest SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 5 more
- Emily Wilding Davison SchoolSEMH
- Gilbert Ward Academy
- Hexham Priory SchoolVision, Hearing, Autism and 4 more
- NCEA Castle SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- The Dales SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- The Grove Special SchoolAutism, Multi-sensory, Severe learning and 1 more
- Azure College
- Cambian Dilston CollegeModerate learning, Severe learning
- Gust Independent School
- Howard House School
- Rosewood Independent School
- The Apex Academy
- Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit
- Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Cambois Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Cramlington Learning VillageHearing
- Cramlington Northburn Primary SchoolAutism
- Newsham Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Red Row Primary SchoolAutism
- Seaton Sluice First SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Seaton Valley High SchoolAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Northumberland
- Northumberland SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Northumberland 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 Northumberland104 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Northumberland
All 144 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Northumberland by need
Autism (15) · SEMH (10) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · Severe learning (7) · Hearing (6) · PMLD (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3)
Nearby areas
North Tyneside (11) · Newcastle upon Tyne (9) · Gateshead (8) · South Tyneside (6) · Sunderland (15) · County Durham (19) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Northumberland?
There are 25 SEND schools in Northumberland: 10 special schools, 6 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 8 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Northumberland support autism?
Barndale School, Cleaswell Hill School, Collingwood School & Media Arts College, Cramlington Hillcrest School, Hexham Priory School, NCEA Castle School, The Dales School, The Grove Special School, Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Cambois Primary School, and 5 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Northumberland?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Northumberland 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 Northumberland?
Northumberland 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 Northumberland for young children?
13 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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