Special Schools in Oxford
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 10 providers in Oxford, Oxford.
10 providers found
Endeavour Academy, Oxford
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 8-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Waynflete Road, Headington, OX3 8DD
John Watson School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Littleworth Road, Wheatley, OX33 1NN
LVS Oxford
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-20. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Spring Hill Road, Begbroke, OX5 1RX
Mabel Prichard School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Cuddesdon Way, OX4 6SB
Northern House Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 5-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
South Parade, OX2 7JN
Orion Academy
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 10-18. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, OX4 6DQ
Park School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5QH
The Iffley Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 5-18. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Iffley Turn, OX4 4DU
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Special School
Oxfordshire Hospital School is a special school based in Oxford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
61-63 Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys, OX4 6SB
Woodeaton Manor School
Special School
Woodeaton Manor School is a special school based in Oxford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Woodeaton, OX3 9TS
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.