Special Schools in Taunton
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 Taunton, Taunton.
5 providers found
Somerset Progressive School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Bath House Farm, West Hatch, TA3 5RH
Park House School
Special School
Park House School is a special school based in Taunton. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
277, Cheddon Road, TA2 7AX
The Sky Academy
Special School
The Sky Academy is a special school based in Taunton. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Pickeridge Close, TA2 7HW
Taunton Deane Partnership College
Special School
Taunton Deane Partnership College is a special school based in Taunton. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Byron Road, TA1 2JD
Selworthy Special School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 4-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Selworthy Road, TA2 8HD
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.