Special Schools in Telford

Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 7 providers in Telford, Telford.

Typical cost: Free (state) / £30k–£80k+ (independent)NHS wait: N/A (EHCP placement)Session: Full-time education

7 providers found

Ofsted Listed

Haughton School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 4-11. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Telford

Queen Street, Madeley, TF7 4BW

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilityPhysical DisabilitySpeech & Language Delay
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Overley Hall School

Special School

Other independent special school. Ages 8-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Telford

Wellington, TF6 5HE

Learning Disability
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The Bridge at HLC

Special School

Community special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Telford

Waterloo Road, Hadley, TF1 5NQ

Learning Disability
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Aspris Telford School

Special School

Aspris Telford School is a special school based in Telford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Telford

Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, TF8 7DT

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Queensway

Special School

Queensway is a special school based in Telford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Telford

Hinkshay Road, Dawley, TF4 3PP

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The Linden Centre

Special School

The Linden Centre is a special school based in Telford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.

Telford

Oak Road, TF3 5BT

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Southall School

Special School

Community special school. Ages 11-16. SEN: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Telford

Off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, TF4 3PX

Autism / ASDLearning DisabilitySpeech & Language Delay
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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.