Special Schools in Nottingham
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 12 providers in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
12 providers found
Foxwood Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 3-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Derby Road, Bramcote, NG9 3GF
Nethergate Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 5-19. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Swansdowne Drive, Clifton, NG11 8HX
Oak Field School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Wigman Road, Bilborough, NG8 3HW
Rosehill School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
St Matthias Road, NG3 2FE
Stanton Vale School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 3NP
Sutherland House School
Special School
Non-maintained special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Bath Street, NG1 1DA
Westbury Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 7-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Chingford Road, Bilborough, NG8 3BT
Woodlands Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 3-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Beechdale Road, Aspley, NG8 3EZ
CP Riverside School
Special School
CP Riverside School is a special school based in Nottingham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Riverside Way, NG2 1DP
Silver Linings School
Special School
Silver Linings School is a special school based in Nottingham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
28 Old Park Close, Bilborough, NG8 4FR
Stone Soup Academy
Special School
Stone Soup Academy is a special school based in Nottingham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
14 High Pavement, NG1 1HN
Endeavour Academy
Special School
Endeavour Academy is a special school based in Nottingham. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Churchmoor Lane, Arnold, NG5 8HN
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 Nottingham
Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council both serve the wider Nottingham area, each with their own SEND teams and Local Offers. The city has a range of maintained special schools and specialist academies. Families should check which council covers their area, as the processes and available services differ.
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.