There are 17 SEND schools in South Tyneside: 4 special schools, 1 independent special school, 1 alternative provision school and 11 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (9), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9), speech, language and communication needs (8) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (5), among other needs.
17 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Bamburgh SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Epinay Business and Enterprise SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 4 more
- Keelman's Way SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Park View SchoolSEMH
- Groundwork South and North Tyneside
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
- Boldon SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 5 more
- Clervaux Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Fellgate Primary SchoolAutism
- Harton AcademySpeech and language
- Hebburn Lakes Primary SchoolSEMH
- Hedworthfield Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Jarrow SchoolAutism
- Lord Blyton Primary SchoolSEMH
- The Sue Hedley Nursery SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Valley View Primary School
- West Boldon Primary SchoolSEMH
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in South Tyneside
- South Tyneside SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside37 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in South Tyneside
All 44 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in South Tyneside by need
Autism (9) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (8) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Hearing (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · Vision (4) · Physical (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Nearby areas
North Tyneside (11) · Sunderland (15) · Gateshead (8) · Newcastle upon Tyne (9) · Northumberland (17) · County Durham (19) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in South Tyneside?
There are 17 SEND schools in South Tyneside: 4 special schools, 1 independent special school, 1 alternative provision school and 11 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in South Tyneside support autism?
Bamburgh School, Epinay Business and Enterprise School, Keelman's Way School, Boldon School, Clervaux Nursery School, Fellgate Primary School, Hedworthfield Primary School, Jarrow School and The Sue Hedley Nursery School.
How do I get a place at a special school in South Tyneside?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside?
South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside 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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