Special Schools in Truro
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 3 providers in Truro, Truro.
3 providers found
Oak Tree School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 5-18. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Truro Business Park, Threemilestone, TR4 9NH
Pencalenick School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 3-16. SEN: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
St Clement, TR1 1TE
Three Bridges
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 11-19. SEN: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, TR4 8EG
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.