Special Schools in Darlington
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 Darlington, Darlington.
7 providers found
Beaumont Hill Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. 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, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Salters Lane South, DL1 2AN
Marchbank Free School
Special School
Free schools special. Ages 5-11. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, DL3 9BL
Pear Tree School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 8-18. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, DL2 2UQ
Embleton View
Special School
Embleton View is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Westgate House, Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, DL3 8TF
Rise Carr College
Special School
Rise Carr College is a special school based in Darlington. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Eldon Street, DL3 0NS
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 5-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Westfield Drive, Hurworth-on-Tees, DL2 2AD
Oakwood Learning Centre
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 8-18. SEN: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
New Biggin Lane, Heighington, DL2 2UH
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.