Special Schools in Watford
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 Watford, Watford.
5 providers found
Breakspeare School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Gallows Hill Lane, WD5 0BU
Colnbrook School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Hayling Road, WD19 7UY
Garston Manor School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, WD25 7HR
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
Special School
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd is a special school based in Watford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
4th Floor, 28 Clarendon Road, WD17 1JJ
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Special School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre is a special school based in Watford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Tolpits Lane, WD18 6LJ
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.