Special Schools in Torquay
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 6 providers in Torquay, Torquay.
6 providers found
Brunel School
Special School
Academy special sponsor led. Ages 11-16. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
170b Torquay Road, TQ3 2AL
Cambian Devon School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-18. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Intek House, 52 Borough Road, TQ4 7DQ
Combe Pafford School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 8-19. SEN: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Steps Lane, Watcombe, TQ2 8NL
Mayfield School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Moor Lane, Watcombe, TQ2 8NH
Eat That Frog C.I.C
Special School
Eat That Frog C.I.C is a special school based in Torquay. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
91 Union Street, TQ1 3DG
Phoenix Bay School
Special School
Phoenix Bay School is a special school based in Torquay. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
The Pavillion, 3 Seale Hayne, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6NQ
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.