Special Schools in Lancaster
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 6 providers in Lancaster, Lancaster.
6 providers found
Crookhey Hall School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 10-17. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Garstang Road, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA
Beaumont College
Special School
Beaumont College is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with semh.
LA2 6AP
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Special School
Special post 16 institution. Ages 18-25. SEN: PD - Physical Disability, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Slyne Road, LA2 6AP
Bleasdale School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0RG
The Loyne Specialist School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Sefton Drive, LA1 2QD
Stepping Stones School
Special School
Stepping Stones School is a special school based in Lancaster. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Bowerham Road, LA1 4HT
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.