There are 27 SEND schools in Sandwell: 6 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 15 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (11), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (5), moderate learning difficulties (4) and deafness and hearing impairment (4), among other needs.
27 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Elm Tree Primary Academy
- High Point Academy
- Shenstone Lodge SchoolSEMH
- The Meadows SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- The Orchard School
- The Westminster SchoolModerate learning
- Compass Community School Victoria Park
- Dudley Port School
- Tipton Green College
- Albright Education Centre
- Sandwell Community School
- The Primrose CentreSEMH
- Bristnall Hall AcademyAutism
- Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolAutism
- Crocketts Community Primary SchoolPhysical
- Devonshire Infant AcademyAutism
- Devonshire Junior AcademyAutism
- Ferndale Primary SchoolAutism
- Galton Valley Primary SchoolModerate learning
- Grace Mary Primary SchoolAutism
- Great Bridge Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Hargate Primary SchoolHearing, SEMH
- Ocker Hill AcademyAutism
- Q3 Academy Great BarrDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- St Michael's Church of England High SchoolPhysical
- Uplands Manor Primary School and NurserySevere learning
- Wodensborough Ormiston AcademyHearing, Autism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Sandwell
- Sandwell SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Sandwell 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 Sandwell113 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Sandwell
All 100 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Sandwell by need
Autism (11) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Physical (4) · Speech and language (3) · Severe learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Vision (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Nearby areas
Dudley (16) · Walsall (15) · Wolverhampton (18) · Birmingham (56) · Solihull (11) · Worcestershire (34) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Sandwell?
There are 27 SEND schools in Sandwell: 6 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 15 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Sandwell support autism?
The Meadows School, Bristnall Hall Academy, Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Devonshire Infant Academy, Devonshire Junior Academy, Ferndale Primary School, Grace Mary Primary School, Great Bridge Primary School, Ocker Hill Academy and Q3 Academy Great Barr, and 1 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Sandwell?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Sandwell 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 Sandwell?
Sandwell 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 Sandwell for young children?
12 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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