Special Schools in Guildford
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 Guildford, Guildford.
6 providers found
Bramley Oak Academy
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 5-11. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Horsham Road, Bramley, GU5 0BJ
Gosden House School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-16. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Horsham Road, Bramley, GU5 0AH
Pond Meadow School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Larch Avenue, GU1 1DR
Aurora Poppyfield School
Special School
Aurora Poppyfield School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Lower Road, Effingham, KT24 5JP
Castle Garden School
Special School
Castle Garden School is a special school based in Guildford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Pewely Hill, GU1 3SQ
The Hope Service
Special School
The Hope Service is a special school based in Guildford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Worplesdon Road, GU2 9RS
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.