Special Schools in Oldham

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 14 providers in Oldham, Oldham.

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

14 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Bright Futures School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 5-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Oldham

Friezland Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7EU

Autism / ASD
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Hollinwood Academy

Special School

Academy special sponsor led. Ages 4-19. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Oldham

Roman Road, Hollinwood, OL8 3PT

Autism / ASDSpeech & Language Delay
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New Bridge School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, 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

Oldham

Roman Road, Hollinwood, OL8 3PH

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySensory Processing+1 more
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Spring Brook Academy

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 4-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Oldham

Dean Street, Failsworth, M35 0DQ

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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The Springboard Project

Special School

Free schools special. Ages 14-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Oldham

2 Medtia Square, Phoenix Street, OL1 1AN

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Chances Mentoring

Special School

Chances Mentoring is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Unit 3 Whitegate Business Centre, Jardine Way, OL9 9JT

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EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale

Special School

EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

276 Maygate, Off Chadderton Way, OL9 6TR

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Future Finders Employability College

Special School

Future Finders Employability College is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

77 Union Street, OL1 1JZ

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Kingfisher Special School

Special School

Kingfisher Special School is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, OL9 9QR

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Kingsland School

Special School

Kingsland School is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Whitecroft Street, Watersheddings, OL1 4HX

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Path 4

Special School

Path 4 is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Unit 1 Ayaan Business Park, Waddington Street, OL9 6QH

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SMS Changing Lives School

Special School

SMS Changing Lives School is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Unit 2, Aniseed Park, Oldham Broadway Business Park, OL9 9XA

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Supreme Start Ltd

Special School

Supreme Start Ltd is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Unit 7, Roman Road, Royton, OL2 5PJ

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SEE (Oldham)

Special School

SEE (Oldham) is a special school based in Oldham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Oldham

Argent House, Shaw Road, OL1 4AW

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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.