Special Schools in Newbury

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 Newbury, Newbury.

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

6 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Brookfields School

Special School

Academy special converter. Ages 3-19. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Newbury

Sage Road, Tilehurst, RG31 6SW

Learning Disability
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Mary Hare School

Special School

Non-maintained special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: HI - Hearing Impairment

Newbury

Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, RG14 3BQ

Sensory Processing
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

The Castle School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Newbury

Love Lane, Donnington, RG14 2JG

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

iCollege Alternative Provision

Special School

iCollege Alternative Provision is a special school based in Newbury. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Newbury

Independence, Richmond House, Bath Road, Speen, RG14 1QY

Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Engaging Potential

Special School

Engaging Potential is a special school based in Newbury. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Newbury

Progress House, 79 Gaywood Drive, RG14 2PR

Ages 025View details
Ofsted Listed

Northcroft Vocational School

Special School

Northcroft Vocational School is a special school based in Newbury. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Newbury

Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane, RG14 1BU

Ages 025View 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.