Special Schools in Bradford

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 12 providers in Bradford, Bradford.

Typical cost: Free (state) / £30k–£80k+ (independent)NHS wait: N/A (EHCP placement)Session: Full-time education

12 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Hazelbeck Special School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Wagon Lane, BD16 1EE

Autism / ASDLearning Disability
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Beckfoot Phoenix

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 2-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Braithwaite Avenue, BD22 6HZ

Autism / ASDLearning Disability
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Beechcliffe Special School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Green Head Road, Utley, BD20 6ED

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySensory Processing+1 more
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Broadbeck Learning Centre

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 6-18. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Brearcliffe Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6 2LE

Learning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental HealthSpeech & Language Delay
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Chellow Heights Special School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 2-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Chellow Heights School Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, BD9 6AL

Autism / ASDLearning Disability
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Co-op Academy Delius

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 2-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Barkerend Road, BD3 8QX

Autism / ASDLearning Disability
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Ofsted Listed

Co-op Academy Southfield

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Haycliffe Lane, BD5 9ET

Autism / ASDLearning Disability
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High Park School

Special School

Academy special sponsor led. Ages 3-19. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bradford

Thorn Lane, Heaton, BD9 6RY

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySpeech & Language Delay
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Bradford Beacon School

Special School

Bradford Beacon School is a special school based in Bradford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Bradford

Yorkshire Drive, Rooley Lane, BD5 8LJ

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Oastlers School

Special School

Oastlers School is a special school based in Bradford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Bradford

Flockton Road, BD4 7RH

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Training and Skills Centre

Special School

Training and Skills Centre is a special school based in Bradford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Bradford

Office Suite 2/3, Accent Business Centre, 132 Barkerend Road, BD3 9BE

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Prism Independent School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Bradford

Walker Drive, Girlington, BD8 9ES

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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About special schools

Choosing a school for a child with SEND is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Special schools cater specifically to children whose needs can't be fully met in mainstream settings. They offer smaller classes, specialist staff, adapted environments, and therapeutic support built into the school day.

A special school might be right if your child is significantly struggling in mainstream despite support, if their needs require specialist facilities or very small class sizes, if they need therapeutic input throughout the day, or if mainstream schooling is causing them significant distress. Your child will typically need an EHCP that names the school.

Typical costs

State-funded special schools are free — placement is agreed through the EHCP process. Independent special schools can cost £30,000 to £80,000+ per year and are sometimes funded by Local Authorities where they're named in an EHCP. If you believe your child needs a specific independent school, you may need to make the case at tribunal.