Special Schools in Salford
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 4 providers in Salford, Salford.
4 providers found
Oakwood Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 9-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, M30 9DY
New Park Academy
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 7-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Off Green Lane, Patricroft, M30 0RW
Springwood Primary School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-11. 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
Barton Road, Swinton, M27 5LP
Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators
Special School
Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators is a special school based in Salford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Laser House, Waterfront Quay, M50 3XW
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.