There are 72 SEND schools in Staffordshire: 23 special schools, 30 independent special schools, 6 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (20), speech, language and communication needs (18), severe learning difficulties (18) and moderate learning difficulties (16), among other needs.
72 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Blackfriars AcademySpeech and language, Autism, Multi-sensory and 3 more
- Chasetown Community SchoolAutism, SEMH
- Cherry Trees SchoolHearing, Speech and language, Autism and 5 more
- Cicely Haughton SchoolSEMH
- Coppice Academy
- GreenhallDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Hednesford Valley High SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 4 more
- Horton Lodge Community Special SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
- Loxley Hall SchoolSEMH
- Marshlands SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Speech and language and 5 more
- Merryfields SchoolSevere learning
- Queen's Croft High SchoolModerate learning
- Rocklands SchoolAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning and 2 more
- Saxon Hill AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Sherbrook Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Springfield SchoolSevere learning
- The Fountains High SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- The Fountains Primary SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 2 more
- The Meadows SchoolModerate learning
- Two Rivers High SchoolAutism, Multi-sensory, Moderate learning and 2 more
- Two Rivers Primary SchoolVision, Speech and language, Autism and 5 more
- Walton Hall Academy
- Wightwick Hall SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 7 more
- Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford
- Aurora Hanley School
- Beacon Independent School
- Bluebell School Ltd
- Castle Hill School
- Compass Community School Staffordshire
- Draycott Moor College
- Elm House School
- Great Oaks College
- Heather Field School
- Hopedale School
- Ivetsey Bank Hospital School
- Kaleidoscope School
- Ladybird Manor School
- Little Kinvaston School
- Longdon Hall School
- Longridge School
- Lyme Brook Independent School
- Maple Hayes Hall School
- Mortimer House School
- Newfriars College
- Options Trent Acres School
- Parkgate Farm
- Roaches School
- Robin's Nest School
- Rugeley School
- Sutherland School
- Sycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning Centre
- The Haven School
- The Manor School
- Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
- Burton PRU
- Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
- Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School
- The Bridge Academy
- Birches First School
- Cannock Chase High School
- Cheslyn Hay Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism, Physical
- Churnet View Middle School
- Endon Hall Primary SchoolVision, Hearing, Speech and language and 3 more
- Littleton Green Community SchoolSEMH
- Norton Canes High SchoolAutism
- Painsley Catholic College
- River View Primary and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolAutism
- The Orme AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 3 more
- The Wilnecote SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 6 more
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Staffordshire
- Staffordshire SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire330 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Staffordshire
All 363 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Staffordshire by need
Autism (20) · Speech and language (18) · Severe learning (18) · Moderate learning (16) · SEMH (15) · PMLD (14) · Physical (11) · Dyslexia and SpLD (10) · Vision (10) · Hearing (9) · Multi-sensory (7)
Nearby areas
Stoke-on-Trent (22) · Wolverhampton (18) · Sandwell (12) · Walsall (15) · Derby (14) · Telford and Wrekin (10) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Staffordshire?
There are 72 SEND schools in Staffordshire: 23 special schools, 30 independent special schools, 6 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Staffordshire support autism?
Blackfriars Academy, Chasetown Community School, Cherry Trees School, Greenhall, Hednesford Valley High School, Marshlands School, Rocklands School, Sherbrook Primary School, The Fountains High School and The Fountains Primary School, and 10 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Staffordshire?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?
Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire for young children?
22 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
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