Special Schools in Somerset
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 20 providers in Somerset, .
20 providers found
Avalon 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, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Brooks Road, BA16 0PS
Polden Bower School
Special School
Foundation special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, 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
Bower Lane, TA6 4GU
3 Dimensions
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-25. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green, Wadeford, TA20 3AJ
Aurora Foxes
Special School
Special post 16 institution. Ages 16-25. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Selbourne Place, TA24 5TY
Cambian Lufton College
Special School
Special post 16 institution. Ages 16-25. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Lufton, BA22 8ST
Cambian Somerset School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 10-18. SEN: HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, TA3 5PX
Critchill Special School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 4-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Nunney Road, BA11 4LB
Inaura School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 8-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Moorview House, Riverside, Burrowbridge, TA7 0RB
North Hill House
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 6-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Fromefield, BA11 2HB
Petherton Park School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Brook Farm, Newton Road, North Petherton, TA6 6NA
Wessex Lodge School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 5-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LA
Abbot's Way School
Special School
Abbot's Way School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
St Mary's Road, Meare, Glastonbury, BA6 9SR
Chilton Bridge School
Special School
Chilton Bridge School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Chilton Bridge School, Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, BA22 8BE
Compton Dundon School
Special School
Compton Dundon School is a special school based in Somerset. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
School Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerton, TA11 6TE
Dovecote School
Special School
Dovecote School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
21 Station Road, Shapwick, Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ
Fromefield Manor School
Special School
Fromefield Manor School is a special school based in Frome. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
North Parade, BA11 2AB
Silver Bridge School
Special School
Silver Bridge School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
54 Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DL
The Levels School
Special School
The Levels School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
7 Bath Road, Ashcott, Bridgewater, TA7 9QS
Tor School
Special School
Tor School is a special school based in Glastonbury. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Beckery New Road, BA6 9NS
Newbury Manor School
Special School
Newbury Manor School is a special school based in Frome. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Newbury Manor, Newbury, Near Mells, BA11 3RG
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.