Special Schools in Thetford
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 Thetford, Thetford.
8 providers found
Acorn Park School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 4-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Andrews Furlong, Mill Road, Banham, NR16 2HU
Aurora Eccles School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Quidenham, NR16 2NZ
Chapel Green School
Special School
Foundation special school. Ages 3-19. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Attleborough Road, NR17 1RF
Sheridan House School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-16. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Thetford Rd, Northwold, IP26 5LQ
Aurora White House School
Special School
Aurora White House School is a special school. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Quidenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ
Compass Community School Eld Park
Special School
Compass Community School Eld Park is a special school based in Thetford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Canterbury Way, IP24 1EF
The Damara School
Special School
The Damara School is a special school based in Thetford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
The Maltings, Raymond Street, IP24 2EA
The Pinetree School
Special School
The Pinetree School is a special school based in Thetford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Staniforth Road, IP24 3LH
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.