Special Schools in Manchester
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 45 providers in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
45 providers found
Arnfield Independent School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-17. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Arnfield Independent School, Po Box 446, SK14 9EY
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, M22 5DR
Brentwood School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Cherry Lane, M33 4GY
Bridge College
Special School
Special post 16 institution. Ages 16-25. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Openshaw Campus, Whitworth Street, Bridge College Whitworth Street, M11 2GR
Chatsworth High School and Community College
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Chatsworth Road, Eccles, M30 9DY
Cromwell High School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Yew Tree Lane, SK16 5BJ
Delamere School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Irlam Road, Flixton, M41 6AP
Egerton High School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Kingsway Park, Urmston, M41 7FZ
Lancasterian School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-16. 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
Elizabeth Slinger Road, West Didsbury, M20 2XA
Longford Park School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 4-11. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
74 Cromwell Road, Stretford, M32 8QJ
Meade Hill School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Chain Road, Higher Blackley, M9 6GN
Melland High School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, M18 7DT
North Ridge High School
Special School
Community special school. 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, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Alworth Road, Blackley, M9 0RP
Piper Hill High School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Firbank Road, Newall Green, M23 2YS
Rodney House School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-11. 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
2 Albert Grove, Longsight, M12 4WF
Rowan Tree Primary School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Green Hall Close, Atherton, M46 9HP
Southern Cross School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 9-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Roundwood Road, Northenden, M22 4AB
St John Vianney School
Special School
Non-maintained special school. Ages 5-19. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Rye Bank Road, Firswood, Stretford, M16 0EX
The Birches School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Newholme Road, West Didsbury, M20 2XZ
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Special School
University technical college. Phase: Secondary. Ages 13-19
100- 102 Broadway, M50 2UW
Brentwood Community College
Special School
Brentwood Community College is a special school based in Sale. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Cherry Lane, M33 4GY
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
Special School
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Brookside Road, Moston, M40 9GJ
Chatsworth Futures Limited
Special School
Chatsworth Futures Limited is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Vicarage Road, Swinton, M27 0WA
Changing Lives
Special School
Changing Lives is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Isherwood Rd, Nursery farm, Carrington, M31 4BH
Digital Advantage
Special School
Digital Advantage is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Hanover Street, M60 0AS
Grange School
Special School
Grange School is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Matthews Lane, Gorton, M12 4GR
Manchester Hospital School
Special School
Manchester Hospital School is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
3rd Floor School, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, M13 9WL
Maple House School
Special School
Maple House School is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
546-548 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LN
Manchester Secondary PRU
Special School
Manchester Secondary PRU is a special school based in Chorlton. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Mersey Valley Campus, Barlow Hall Road, M21 7JJ
Orchard House Specialist High School
Special School
Orchard House Specialist High School is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
6 Sawley Road, Miles Platting, M40 8EZ
Pinc College
Special School
Pinc College is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Oxford Road, M13 9PL
Pioneer House High School
Special School
Pioneer House High School is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, M23 0FF
Teenage Kicks
Special School
Teenage Kicks is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
2a Partington Street, Failsworth, M35 9RD
The Clifton Centre
Special School
The Clifton Centre is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
117 Silverdale, M27 8GW
The Watkin Centre
Special School
The Watkin Centre is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Mulberry House, Claverton Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9TT
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
Special School
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit is a special school based in Manchester. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Bridgelea Road, Withington, M20 3FB
Aim Habonim
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 0-25. SEN: PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
51 Rigby Street, M7 4NX
Brambles School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 6-14. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
29 Ashworth Lane, SK14 6NT
Fairfield House School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 8-25. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
57-59 Warburton Lane, Partington, M31 4NL
IncludEd Learning
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
8 Alexandra Road South, Whalley Range, M16 8ER
Manchester Jewish School for Special Education
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 4-25. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Manchester Jewish Community Centre, Bury Old Road, M7 4QY
Newlands School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Waverley Road, Middleton, M24 6JG
Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School
Special School
Free schools special. Ages 3-11. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
56 Bank House Road, Bank House Road, M9 8LT
Springside
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-11. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Albert Royds Street, Rochdale, OL16 2SU
Acer Academy, Salford
Special School
Acer Academy, Salford is a special school based in Salford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Kintyre Avenue, M5 5DP
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.
SEND services in Manchester
Manchester City Council's SEND team works with families across the city, supported by Manchester's Parent Carer Forum. The wider Greater Manchester area is covered by ten separate councils, each with their own SEND provision. The city has a growing number of private practitioners and several well-regarded special schools.
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.