Special Schools in Preston
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 15 providers in Preston, Preston.
15 providers found
Acorns Primary School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-11. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Moor Park, Blackpool Road, PR1 6AU
Hillside Specialist School and College
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Ribchester Road, Longridge, PR3 3XB
Kirkham Pear Tree School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: 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, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
29 Station Road, Kirkham, PR4 2HA
Moorbrook School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, PR2 3DB
Oakfield House School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 4-12. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Station Road, Salwick, PR4 0YH
Royal Cross Primary School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 3-11. SEN: HI - Hearing Impairment
Elswick Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, PR2 1NT
Sir Tom Finney Community 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, 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
Ribbleton Hall Drive, PR2 6EE
The Coppice School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual 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
Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6GY
The Limes School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
73A Taunton Road, Ashton under Lyne, Gtr Manchester, OL7 9DU
Larches High School
Special School
Larches High School is a special school based in Preston. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Moor Park, Blackpool Road, PR1 6AA
Pioneer TEC
Special School
Pioneer TEC is a special school based in Preston. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Phoenix Park, Wallend Road, Ashton on Ribble, PR2 2HW
Cedar Lodge School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
c/o Hexagon Care Services, Unit 1 Tustin Court, Port Way, PR2 2YQ
Progress School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6AQ
New Focus Education
Special School
New Focus Education is a special school based in Preston. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Cottam Business Centre, Cottam Lane, PR2 1AF
The Ribble Autism School
Special School
The Ribble Autism School is a special school based in Preston. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Emily Street, Lostock Hall, PR5 5SZ
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.