Special Schools in Wiltshire

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 6 providers in Wiltshire, .

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

6 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Notton House Academy

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 8-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Wiltshire

28 Notton, Lacock, SN15 2NF

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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The Springfields Academy

Special School

Academy special sponsor led. Ages 4-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Wiltshire

Curzon Street, SN11 0DS

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySpeech & Language Delay
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Compass Community School Athelstan Park

Special School

Compass Community School Athelstan Park is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Wiltshire

114 Warminster Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3BR

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Meadow Bridge School

Special School

Meadow Bridge School is a special school based in Wiltshire. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Wiltshire

The Old School House, High Street, Cricklade, SN6 6DD

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Robins Way School

Special School

Robins Way School is a special school based in Figheldean. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Wiltshire

High Street, SP4 8JT

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Silverwood School

Special School

Silverwood School is a special school based in Devizes. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Wiltshire

Rowde, SN10 2QQ

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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.