There are 29 SEND schools in Southwark: 10 special schools, 8 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 10 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (13), severe learning difficulties (4), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) (4) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (3), among other needs.
29 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Beormund Primary SchoolSEMH
- Cherry Garden SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Evelina Hospital School
- Haymerle SchoolAutism
- Highshore SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Lift NewlandsSEMH
- Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital SchoolSEMH
- Spa School Camberwell
- Spa School, BermondseyAutism
- Tuke SchoolAutism, Multi-sensory, Severe learning and 1 more
- Cavendish School
- Elevated Futures Education
- Imperial Oak School
- PhoenixPlace
- The Autism Project - CareTrade
- THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
- The Park College
- Treasure House (London) CIC
- Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
- Brunswick Park Primary SchoolAutism
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language ClassesSpeech and language
- Kintore Way Nursery SchoolAutism, Physical, Severe learning and 1 more
- Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolAutism
- Redriff Primary, City of London AcademyAutism
- Robert Browning Primary SchoolAutism
- Rye Oak Primary SchoolAutism
- Snowsfields Primary SchoolAutism
- St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary SchoolHearing
- The Charter School East DulwichAutism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Southwark
- Southwark SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Southwark 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 Southwark139 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Southwark
All 77 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Southwark by need
Autism (13) · Severe learning (4) · PMLD (4) · SEMH (3) · Speech and language (3) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Vision (2)
Nearby areas
Lambeth (10) · Kensington and Chelsea (6) · Tower Hamlets (9) · Islington (11) · Lewisham (8) · Westminster (8) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Southwark?
There are 29 SEND schools in Southwark: 10 special schools, 8 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 10 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Southwark support autism?
Cherry Garden School, Haymerle School, Highshore School, Spa School, Bermondsey, Tuke School, Brunswick Park Primary School, Kintore Way Nursery School, Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School, Redriff Primary, City of London Academy and Robert Browning Primary School, and 3 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Southwark?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Southwark 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 Southwark?
Southwark 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 Southwark for young children?
13 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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