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Special Schools in Lowestoft

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 4 providers in Lowestoft, Lowestoft.

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

4 providers found

Ofsted Listed

The Ashley School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 7-16. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Lowestoft

Ashley Downs, NR32 4EU

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental HealthSpeech & Language Delay
Ages 0–25View details
Ofsted Listed

Warren School

Special School

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

Lowestoft

Clarkes Lane, Oulton Broad, NR33 8HT

Ages 0–25View details
Ofsted Listed

Horizon School

Special School

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

Lowestoft

Saturn Close, NR32 4TD

Ages 0–25View details
Ofsted Listed

Sunrise Academy

Special School

Sunrise Academy is a special school based in Lowestoft. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Lowestoft

Church Lane, NR33 8AX

Ages 0–25View details

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.