Special Schools in Romford
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 5 providers in Romford, Romford.
5 providers found
Lime Academy Forest Approach
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 2-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Settle Road, Harold Hill, RM3 9YA
Little Heath School
Special School
Foundation special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Hainault Road, Little Heath, RM6 5RX
Newbridge School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
161 Gresham Drive, RM6 4TR
The Compass School
Special School
Free schools special. Ages 7-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
373 London Road, RM7 9NU
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Special School
Lime Academy Ravensbourne is a special school based in Romford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Neave Crescent, Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 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.
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.