Special Schools in Sunderland
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 13 providers in Sunderland, Sunderland.
13 providers found
Barbara Priestman Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Meadowside, SR2 7QN
Columbia Grange School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 5-11. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Oxclose Road, NE38 7NY
Education and Services for People with Autism
Special School
Special post 16 institution. Ages 16-25. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Ferryboat Lane, SR5 3RL
North View Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 4-11. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
St. Lukes Road, South Hylton, SR4 0HB
Portland Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 11-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, SR3 2NQ
Sunningdale School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-11. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Doxford Park Way, SR3 2PP
Thornhill Park School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Portland Road, Plains Farm, SR3 1SS
Beacon of Light School
Special School
Beacon of Light School is a special school based in Sunderland. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Vaux Brewery Way, Stadium Park, SR5 1SN
Endeavour SR
Special School
Endeavour SR is a special school based in Sunderland. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
54 John Street, SR1 1QH
Trinity Academy New Bridge
Special School
Trinity Academy New Bridge is a special school based in Sunderland. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Craigshaw Road, SR5 3NF
The Link School
Special School
The Link School is a special school based in Sunderland. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Swindon Road, SR3 4EE
Ashbrooke School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 5-19. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA
Harry Watts Academy
Special School
Harry Watts Academy is a special school based in Sunderland. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Ramillies Road, SR5 5JA
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.