Special Schools in Reading
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 8 providers in Reading, Reading.
8 providers found
The Avenue Special School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, RG30 4BZ
The Holy Brook School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 5-11. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, RG30 3LJ
Groveside School
Special School
Groveside School is a special school based in Reading. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
40 Christchurch Road, RG2 7AY
Hamilton School
Special School
Hamilton School is a special school based in Reading. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
135 Bulmershe Road, RG1 5SG
UTC Reading
Special School
University technical college. Phase: Secondary. Ages 14-19
Crescent Road, East Reading, RG1 5RQ
Thames Valley School
Special School
Thames Valley School is a special school based in Reading. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, RG30 4BZ
Haywards Farm School
Special School
Haywards Farm School is a special school based in Reading. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Station Road, Theale, RG7 4AS
Riseley Green School
Special School
Riseley Green School is a special school based in Reading. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Riseley Business Park, Basingstoke Road, Riseley, RG7 1QF
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.