Special Schools in Harlow
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 4 providers in Harlow, Harlow.
4 providers found
Bmat Stem Academy
Special School
University technical college. Phase: Secondary. Ages 14-19
Velizy Avenue, CM20 3EZ
Harlow Fields School and College
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Tendring Road, CM18 6RN
Beckmead Moundwood Academy
Special School
Beckmead Moundwood Academy is a special school based in Harlow. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Commonside Road, CM18 7EZ
The Greenwell Academy
Special School
The Greenwell Academy is a special school based in Harlow. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Commonside Road, CM18 7EZ
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.