There are 31 SEND schools in Sunderland: 7 special schools, 5 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 16 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (10), speech, language and communication needs (5), severe learning difficulties (5) and physical disabilities (3), among other needs.
31 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Barbara Priestman AcademyAutism, Severe learning
- Columbia Grange SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Severe learning
- Harry Watts Academy
- North View AcademyAutism, SEMH
- Portland AcademySevere learning, PMLD
- Sunningdale SchoolSevere learning, PMLD
- Trinity Academy New Bridge
- Ashbrooke School
- Education and Services for People with AutismAutism
- Endeavour SR
- The Poplars
- Thornhill Park School
- Beacon of Light School
- Consilium EvolveSEMH
- The Link School
- Academy 360Moderate learning, Severe learning
- Biddick AcademyAutism
- Farringdon Community AcademyAutism
- Hetton AcademySpeech and language
- Hetton Lyons Primary SchoolAutism
- John F Kennedy Primary SchoolAutism
- Mill Hill Primary SchoolAutism
- New Penshaw AcademySpeech and language
- Northern Saints Church of England AcademySpeech and language
- Oxclose Community AcademyPhysical
- Oxclose Nursery SchoolPhysical
- Oxclose Primary AcademyPhysical
- Thorney Close Primary SchoolHearing
- Usworth Colliery Primary SchoolAutism
- Valley Road AcademySpeech and language
- Washington AcademyModerate learning
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Sunderland
- Sunderland SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Sunderland 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 Sunderland48 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Sunderland
All 84 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Sunderland by need
Autism (10) · Speech and language (5) · Severe learning (5) · Physical (3) · SEMH (2) · Moderate learning (2) · PMLD (2)
Nearby areas
South Tyneside (6) · Gateshead (8) · North Tyneside (11) · Newcastle upon Tyne (9) · County Durham (19) · Hartlepool (7) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Sunderland?
There are 31 SEND schools in Sunderland: 7 special schools, 5 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 16 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Sunderland support autism?
Barbara Priestman Academy, Columbia Grange School, North View Academy, Education and Services for People with Autism, Biddick Academy, Farringdon Community Academy, Hetton Lyons Primary School, John F Kennedy Primary School, Mill Hill Primary School and Usworth Colliery Primary School.
How do I get a place at a special school in Sunderland?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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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