There are 20 SEND schools in Southampton: 6 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 9 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (9), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (8), moderate learning difficulties (7) and multi-sensory impairment (6), among other needs.
20 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Great Oaks SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 5 more
- Rosewood Free SchoolMulti-sensory, Physical, PMLD
- Springwell SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 6 more
- The Cedar SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- The Polygon SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 3 more
- Vermont SchoolSEMH
- New Avenue School
- The Serendipity School
- Yarrow Heights School
- Compass School
- Southampton Hospital School
- Bitterne Park SchoolAutism
- Cantell School
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
- Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist BasesAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning
- Moorlands Primary SchoolAutism, Moderate learning
- Newlands Primary SchoolHearing
- Redbridge Community SchoolHearing, Autism, SEMH
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolModerate learning
- Woodlands Community CollegeDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Southampton
- Southampton SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Southampton 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 Southampton94 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Southampton
All 58 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Southampton by need
Autism (9) · SEMH (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Multi-sensory (6) · Speech and language (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Severe learning (4) · PMLD (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (2)
Nearby areas
Hampshire (73) · Portsmouth (5) · Isle of Wight (5) · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (17) · West Berkshire (12) · Wiltshire (16) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Southampton?
There are 20 SEND schools in Southampton: 6 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 2 alternative provision schools and 9 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Southampton support autism?
Great Oaks School, Springwell School, The Cedar School, The Polygon School, Bitterne Park School, Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases, Moorlands Primary School, Redbridge Community School and Woodlands Community College.
How do I get a place at a special school in Southampton?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Southampton 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 Southampton?
Southampton 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 Southampton for young children?
9 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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