Special Schools in Poole
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 Poole, Poole.
7 providers found
Langside School
Special School
Non-maintained special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, BH12 5BN
Montacute School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-18. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
3 Canford Heath Road, BH17 9NG
Victoria Education Centre
Special School
Non-maintained special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, PD - Physical Disability
12 Lindsay Road, Branksome Park, BH13 6AS
Winchelsea School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, BH12 4LL
The Lion Works School
Special School
The Lion Works School is a special school based in Poole. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD
The White House School
Special School
The White House School is a special school based in Poole. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
170 Magna Road, BH21 3AP
Longspee Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 5-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, BH17 8PJ
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.