Special Schools in Derby
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 13 providers in Derby, Derby.
13 providers found
Ivy House School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Moorway Lane, Littleover, DE23 2FS
Kingsmead School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 7-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Brighton Road, DE24 8TE
Maple View School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 6-16. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
305a Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, DE22 4LL
Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Special School
Non-maintained special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: HI - Hearing Impairment
Ashbourne Road, DE22 3BH
St Andrew's Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, 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
St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, DE21 4EW
St Clare's School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-16. SEN: 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
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, DE3 9AZ
St Giles' Spencer Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 4-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Hampshire Road, Chaddesden, DE21 6BT
St Martins School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, DE24 0BT
Aurora Ryefields School
Special School
Aurora Ryefields School is a special school based in Derby. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
80 Parker Street, DE1 3HF
Derby Pride Academy
Special School
Derby Pride Academy is a special school based in Derby. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
20 Orient Way, Pride Park, DE24 8BY
Include - St Matthews
Special School
Include - St Matthews is a special school based in Derby. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
St Matthews House, Brick Row, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DQ
Jasmine Hall School
Special School
Jasmine Hall School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
51 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3FS
UTC Derby Pride Park
Special School
University technical college. Phase: Secondary. Ages 13-19
Locomotive Way, DE24 8PU
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.