There are 45 SEND schools in Shropshire: 3 special schools, 22 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 19 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (17), speech, language and communication needs (15), moderate learning difficulties (9) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (8), among other needs.
45 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Severndale Specialist AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 5 more
- The Keystone Academy
- Woodlands School
- Access School
- Acorn Wood
- Amberleigh Therapeutic School
- Bettws Lifehouse
- Compass Community School Vicarage Park
- Condover College LimitedVision, Multi-sensory, Severe learning and 1 more
- Darwin School
- Derwen CollegeAutism, Physical, Severe learning
- Esland Shropshire School
- Harlescott House School
- Lamledge School
- Oakwood School
- OneSchool Global Oswestry Campus
- Options Higford
- Overton School
- Physis Academy
- Smallbrook School
- The Fitzroy Academy
- The Gables Learning Centre
- The Henslow and Evolution School
- The Mews
- Westbury School
- Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service
- Albrighton Primary School & NurserySpeech and language, Autism
- Bowbrook Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Cleobury Mortimer Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Ellesmere Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Greenacres Primary SchoolSEMH
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and NurseryDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 2 more
- Lakelands AcademyAutism
- Longlands Primary SchoolSpeech and language, SEMH
- Morda CofE Primary SchoolAutism
- Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and NurseryAutism, Moderate learning
- Sir John Talbot's SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and NurseryDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- St Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolAutism, SEMH
- The Lacon Childe SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Whitchurch CofE Junior AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Whittington CofE (VA) Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- Wilfred Owen Primary SchoolSpeech and language, SEMH, Moderate learning and 1 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Shropshire
- Shropshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Shropshire 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 Shropshire104 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Shropshire
All 128 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Shropshire by need
Autism (17) · Speech and language (15) · Moderate learning (9) · SEMH (8) · Severe learning (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Vision (4) · Physical (4) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3)
Nearby areas
Telford and Wrekin (10) · Wolverhampton (18) · Dudley (16) · Sandwell (12) · Staffordshire (59) · Walsall (15) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Shropshire?
There are 45 SEND schools in Shropshire: 3 special schools, 22 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 19 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Shropshire support autism?
Severndale Specialist Academy, Derwen College, Albrighton Primary School & Nursery, Cleobury Mortimer Primary School, Ellesmere Primary School, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery, Lakelands Academy, Morda CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery and Sir John Talbot's School, and 7 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Shropshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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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