Special Schools in Horsham

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 Horsham, Horsham.

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

7 providers found

Ofsted Listed

New Barn School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 7-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Horsham

Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3PQ

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Apple Orchard School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 11-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Horsham

Apple Orchard School, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, RH13 0RQ

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Ingfield Manor School

Special School

Non-maintained special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: PD - Physical Disability

Horsham

Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, RH14 9AX

Physical Disability
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Manor House School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 5-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Horsham

Stane Street, Slinfold, RH13 0QX

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Muntham House School

Special School

Non-maintained special school. Ages 5-18. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Horsham

Barns Green, RH13 0NJ

Autism / ASDSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham

Special School

Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Horsham

Comptons Lane, RH13 5NW

Learning Disability
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Aurora Vincent House School

Special School

Aurora Vincent House School is a special school based in Horsham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Horsham

Vincent House, 31 North Parade, RH12 2DP

Ages 025View details

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.