Special Schools in Burnley

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 8 providers in Burnley, Burnley.

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

8 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Broadfield Specialist School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Burnley

Coal Clough Lane, BB11 5BT

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+2 more
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Holly Grove School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 2-11. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Burnley

Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, BB10 1JD

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+2 more
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Moorlands View School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 7-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Burnley

Manchester Road, Dunnockshaw, BB11 5PQ

Autism / ASDSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
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Ridgewood Community High School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Burnley

Eastern Avenue, BB10 2AT

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySensory Processing+1 more
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The Rose School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Burnley

Greenock Street, BB11 4DT

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health
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Ofsted Listed

Compass Community School Lancashire

Special School

Compass Community School Lancashire is a special school based in Burnley. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Burnley

Bend Hill Farm, Granville Street, Briercliffe, BB10 2RA

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Silver Birch School

Special School

Silver Birch School is a special school based in Burnley. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Burnley

Briercliffe Road, Harle Syke, BB10 2HA

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The Heights Burnley

Special School

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

Burnley

Burleigh Street, BB12 0DU

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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.