Special Schools in Luton

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 Luton, Luton.

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

6 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Active Support Education Centre

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Luton

Unit 1 Britannia Estates, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RJ

Social, Emotional & Mental Health
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Ofsted Listed

Lady Zia Wernher School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 2-11. 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

Luton

Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, LU2 9AY

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+2 more
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Ofsted Listed

Richmond Hill School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 5-11. SEN: 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, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Luton

Sunridge Avenue, LU2 7JL

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental HealthSensory Processing+1 more
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Ofsted Listed

Woodlands Secondary School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 11-18. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Luton

Northwell Drive, LU3 3SP

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health+1 more
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Ofsted Listed

Avenue Centre for Education

Special School

Avenue Centre for Education is a special school based in Luton. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Luton

Cutenhoe Road, LU1 3NJ

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Ofsted Listed

Lime Academy Hartwell

Special School

Lime Academy Hartwell is a special school based in Luton. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Luton

1 York Street, LU2 0EZ

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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.