Special Schools in Solihull

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 Solihull, Solihull.

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

12 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Merstone School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Solihull

Windward Way, Smith's Wood, B36 0UE

Learning Disability
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Forest Oak School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Solihull

Windward Way, Smith's Wood, B36 0UE

Learning Disability
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Castlewood School

Special School

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

Solihull

Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, B36 9LF

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Reynalds Cross School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Solihull

Kineton Green Road, Olton, B92 7ER

Learning Disability
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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy

Special School

Free schools alternative provision. Ages 4-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Solihull

Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, B90 4LE

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Springfield House Community Special School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Solihull

Kenilworth Road, Knowle, B93 0AJ

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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The Island Project School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 5-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Solihull

Jerrings Hall Farm, Tanworth Lane, Shirley, B90 4DX

Autism / ASD
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The Heights Academy

Special School

The Heights Academy is a special school based in Solihull. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Solihull

Auckland Drive, B36 0DD

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Triple Crown Centre

Special School

Triple Crown Centre is a special school based in Solihull. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Solihull

Lode Lane, B91 2HW

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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Special School

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

Solihull

Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5FD

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Hazel Oak School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Solihull

Hazel Oak Road, Shirley, B90 2AZ

Learning Disability
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Trident Alternative Provision Ltd

Special School

Trident Alternative Provision Ltd is a special school based in Solihull. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Solihull

58 Lincoln Road, B27 6NX

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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.