There are 25 SEND schools in Trafford: 8 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (16), speech, language and communication needs (13), moderate learning difficulties (9) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (8), among other needs.
25 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Brentwood SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Delamere SchoolAutism, Severe learning, PMLD
- Egerton High SchoolSEMH
- Longford Park SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- Manor Academy SaleVision, Speech and language, Autism and 4 more
- Pictor AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 2 more
- St John Vianney RC SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning and 1 more
- The Orchards
- Brentwood Community College
- Changing Lives
- Fairfield House School
- Trafford Alternative Education Provision
- Acre Hall Primary SchoolAutism, Moderate learning
- All Saints' Catholic Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Hearing, Speech and language and 3 more
- Barton Clough Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Broomwood Primary SchoolSpeech and language
- Firs Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism and 3 more
- Kingsway Primary SchoolSpeech and language, SEMH
- Lostock High SchoolAutism
- Moorlands Junior SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, Moderate learning
- Oldfield Brow Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Speech and language, Autism
- Templemoor Infant and Nursery SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Wellfield Infant and Nursery SchoolAutism, SEMH, Physical and 1 more
- Wellfield Junior SchoolSpeech and language, Autism
- Wellington SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Autism, SEMH
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Trafford
- Trafford SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Trafford 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 Trafford129 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Trafford
All 68 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Trafford by need
Autism (16) · Speech and language (13) · Moderate learning (9) · SEMH (8) · Severe learning (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2)
Nearby areas
Salford (13) · Manchester (27) · Stockport (22) · Warrington (10) · Bury (9) · Bolton (17) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Trafford?
There are 25 SEND schools in Trafford: 8 special schools, 3 independent special schools, 1 alternative provision school and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Trafford support autism?
Brentwood School, Delamere School, Longford Park School, Manor Academy Sale, Pictor Academy, St John Vianney RC School, Acre Hall Primary School, All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Firs Primary School and Lostock High School, and 6 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Trafford?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Trafford 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 Trafford?
Trafford 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 Trafford 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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