There are 43 SEND schools in Oxfordshire: 17 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 16 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (20), speech, language and communication needs (14), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10) and severe learning difficulties (10), among other needs.
43 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Bardwell SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Bishopswood SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Bloxham Grove AcademyAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning
- Endeavour Academy, OxfordAutism, Severe learning
- Fitzwaryn SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Frank Wise SchoolModerate learning, Severe learning, PMLD
- John Watson SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 4 more
- Kingfisher SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Mabel Prichard SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Mulberry Bush SchoolSEMH
- Northern House AcademyAutism, SEMH
- Orion AcademyAutism, SEMH
- Oxfordshire Hospital School
- Springfield SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Swalcliffe Park School CIOAutism, SEMH
- The Iffley AcademyAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning
- Woodeaton Manor School
- Aspris Ridgeway School
- Aurora Rowan School
- Chilworth House School
- Chilworth House Upper School
- Huckleberry Therapeutic School
- LVS Oxford
- Park School
- Sandwell Learning Centre
- The Unicorn School
- Meadowbrook College
- Cherry Fields Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Fitzharrys SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Gagle Brook Primary SchoolAutism
- Lord Williams's SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- New Marston Primary SchoolHearing
- Rush Common School
- Shenington Church of England Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Southwold Primary SchoolSEMH
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, ChinnorSpeech and language, Autism
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolPMLD
- St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- The Cherwell SchoolHearing, Speech and language, Autism
- The Marlborough Church of England SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Physical
- The Warriner SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Whitelands AcademySEMH
- Wood Green SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Oxfordshire
- Oxfordshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire306 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Oxfordshire
All 268 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Oxfordshire by need
Autism (20) · Speech and language (14) · SEMH (10) · Severe learning (10) · PMLD (10) · Moderate learning (9) · Hearing (7) · Physical (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (6) · Vision (5) · Multi-sensory (4)
Nearby areas
West Berkshire (12) · Buckinghamshire (21) · Swindon (10) · Reading (6) · Milton Keynes (11) · Wokingham (8) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Oxfordshire?
There are 43 SEND schools in Oxfordshire: 17 special schools, 9 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 16 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Oxfordshire support autism?
Bishopswood School, Bloxham Grove Academy, Endeavour Academy, Oxford, Fitzwaryn School, John Watson School, Kingfisher School, Northern House Academy, Orion Academy, Swalcliffe Park School CIO and The Iffley Academy, and 10 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Oxfordshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire for young children?
17 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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