Special Schools in Cornwall

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 8 providers in Cornwall, .

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

8 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Taliesin Education Ltd

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 7-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Cornwall

Loveny House, 10 Miller Business Park, Liskeard, PL14 4DA

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Curnow School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 3-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Cornwall

Drump Road, TR15 1LU

Learning Disability
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Doubletrees School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Cornwall

St Blazey Gate, St Blazey, PL24 2DS

Learning Disability
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Ofsted Listed

Cardrew Court School

Special School

Cardrew Court School is a special school based in Redruth. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Cornwall

Cardrew Industrial Estate, Cardrew Way, TR15 1SS

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Copper Fields School

Special School

Copper Fields School is a special school based in Gunnislake. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Cornwall

Delaware Road, Drakewalls, PL18 9EH

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Fountain Head House School

Special School

Fountain Head House School is a special school based in Cornwall. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Cornwall

Saltash Campus, Church Road, Saltash, PL12 4AE

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Red Moor School

Special School

Red Moor School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Cornwall

Red Moor School, Churchtown Farm, Lanlivery, PL30 5BT

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The Lowen School

Special School

The Lowen School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Cornwall

Lower Dimson Farm, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9NS

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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.