Special Schools in Southend-On-Sea
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 5 providers in Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea.
5 providers found
Kingsdown School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 3-14. SEN: PD - Physical Disability, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Snakes Lane, SS2 6XT
St Nicholas School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Philpott Avenue, SS2 4RL
Sutton House Academy
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 5-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Wentworth Road, SS2 5LG
Compass Community School Boleyn Park
Special School
Compass Community School Boleyn Park is a special school based in Westcliff-On-Sea. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
8 Trinity Avenue, SS0 7PU
Southend YMCA Community School
Special School
Southend YMCA Community School is a special school based in Southend-On-Sea. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
The Ticket House, 110 East Street, Prittlewell, SS2 6LH
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.