Special Schools in Cheshire West and Chester
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 5 providers in Cheshire West and Chester, .
5 providers found
Hinderton School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, CH65 7AQ
Rivacre Brook
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Westways, Hooton Park Lane, Hooton, CH65 1AN
iMap Centre
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Unit 4a Barrowmore Estates, Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, CH3 7JA
Fern House School and College
Special School
Fern House School and College is a special school based in Frodsham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
New Pale Road, Kingswood, WA6 6LB
The Bridge Short Stay School
Special School
The Bridge Short Stay School is a special school based in Ellesmere Port. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Appleton Drive, CH65 7EP
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.