Special Schools in Norwich

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 12 providers in Norwich, Norwich.

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

12 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Eaton Hall Specialist Academy

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 5-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Norwich

Pettus Road, NR4 7BU

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Future Education

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 13-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Norwich

168b Motum Road, NR5 8EG

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Ofsted Listed

Hall School

Special School

Foundation special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: 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

Norwich

St Faith's Road, Old Catton, NR6 7AD

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySensory Processing+1 more
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Harford Manor School, Norwich

Special School

Foundation special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Norwich

43 Ipswich Road, NR2 2LN

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental HealthSpeech & Language Delay
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The Clare School

Special School

Foundation special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Norwich

South Park Avenue, NR4 7AU

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySensory Processing
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The Parkside School, Norwich

Special School

Foundation special school. Ages 7-18. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, 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

Norwich

College Road, NR2 3JA

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+2 more
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The Wherry School

Special School

Free schools special. Ages 4-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Norwich

280 Hall Road, NR1 2GB

Autism / ASD
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Ofsted Listed

Banks House School

Special School

Banks House School is a special school based in Norwich. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Norwich

Bright House, 51 Wendene, Bowthorpe, NR5 9HA

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Ofsted Listed

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk

Special School

Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk is a special school based in Norwich. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Norwich

76 Earlham Road, NR2 3DF

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The Lighthouse

Special School

The Lighthouse is a special school based in Norwich. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Norwich

Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton, NR9 5ES

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The Stables Independent School

Special School

The Stables Independent School is a special school based in Norwich. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Norwich

The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Road, Brumstead, NR12 9EU

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University Technical College Norfolk

Special School

University technical college. Phase: Secondary. Ages 14-19

Norwich

Old Hall Road, NR4 6FF

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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.