SEN2gether

There are 34 SEND schools in Nottinghamshire: 14 special schools, 15 independent special schools and 5 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support moderate learning difficulties (15), autism (14), speech, language and communication needs (13) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11), among other needs.

34 schools

Special schools first, then A to Z.

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Free help in Nottinghamshire

Questions parents ask

How many special schools are there in Nottinghamshire?

There are 34 SEND schools in Nottinghamshire: 14 special schools, 15 independent special schools and 5 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.

Which special schools in Nottinghamshire support autism?

Ash Lea Academy, Ash Lea School, Bracken Hill School, Carlton Digby School, Horizons Academy, Newark Orchard School, Redgate Primary Academy, St Giles School, The Beech Academy and Yeoman Park Academy, and 4 more.

How do I get a place at a special school in Nottinghamshire?

Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?

Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire for young children?

15 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.