Special Schools in Bury

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 7 providers in Bury, Bury.

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

7 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Brookhaven School

Special School

Free schools special. Ages 11-16. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Bury

Parr Lane, BL9 8LP

Autism / ASDSpeech & Language Delay
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Ofsted Listed

Cambian Chesham House School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 10-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Bury

Chesham House, Thrush Drive, Bury, BL9 6JD

Learning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health
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Ofsted Listed

Cloughside College

Special School

Community special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Bury

Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 3BL

Learning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental HealthSensory ProcessingSpeech & Language Delay
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Ofsted Listed

Elms Bank

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bury

Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, M45 8PJ

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+2 more
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Ofsted Listed

Forestwood School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 12-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Bury

Buller Street, BL8 2BS

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Millwood Primary Special School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 2-11. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Bury

School Street, Radcliffe, M26 3BW

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+2 more
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Mill School - Bury

Special School

Mill School - Bury is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Bury

Wellington Street, Bury, BL8 2BD

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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.