Showing 1-9 of 22 schools
- Evergreen School
- Venture Academy
- Quest Academy
- Brooke School
- Discovery Academy
- Exhall Grange Specialist School
- Oak Wood Primary School
- Oak Wood Secondary School
- Woodlands
- Welcombe Hills School
- ALP Nuneaton
- Arc School Ansley
- Arc School Napton
- Arc School Old Arley
- Ashcroft School
- Avon Park School
- Brickyard Barn Outdoor Learning Centre
- Fortitude School
- Lake Haven School
- Mill House School
Special Schools in Warwickshire
There are 22 special schools for children with special educational needs and disabilities in Warwickshire. Together they support a range of needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty. Schools listed here span ages 2 to 19.
All special schools by areaHow special-school admissions work in Warwickshire
Special-school places are allocated through the EHCP process and the local authority, not through academic selection or the standard admissions round. That is why this page presents provision and inspection quality rather than a league-table position.
It starts with an EHCP
Most special-school places require an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The plan sets out a child’s needs and the support and provision the local authority must arrange.
You express a preference
During the EHCP process you can name the special school you would like your child to attend. The local authority must consider your preference and consult the schools involved.
The local authority names the school
Unlike mainstream admissions, you do not apply directly to the school. The local authority names the agreed school in Section I of the EHCP, and that named school then has a duty to admit your child.
SENDIASS can help
Your local SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers free, impartial guidance on EHCPs, expressing a preference, and what to do if you disagree with a decision.
Special Schools in Warwickshire
Showing 1-22 of 22 schools
- Evergreen School
Warwick
FMS Inspection Score 8/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Multi-Sensory Impairment, Other Difficulty/Disability, Physical Disability, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Severe Learning Difficulty, Specific Learning Difficulty, Visual Impairment · Ages 4 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Venture Academy
Henley-in-Arden
FMS Inspection Score 7.7/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health · Ages 9 to 16 · Co-educational · Day
- Quest Academy
Brownsover
FMS Inspection Score 7.7/10 · Ages 7 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Brooke School
Overslade
FMS Inspection Score 7/10 · Severe Learning Difficulty · Ages 4 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Discovery Academy
Weddington
FMS Inspection Score 7/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health · Ages 9 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Exhall Grange Specialist School
Ash Green
FMS Inspection Score 7/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Other Difficulty/Disability, Physical Disability, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Visual Impairment · Ages 4 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Oak Wood Primary School
Camp Hill
FMS Inspection Score 7/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Multi-Sensory Impairment, Other Difficulty/Disability, Physical Disability, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Specific Learning Difficulty, Visual Impairment · Ages 2 to 11 · Co-educational · Day
- Oak Wood Secondary School
Stockingford
FMS Inspection Score 7/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Multi-Sensory Impairment, Other Difficulty/Disability, Physical Disability, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Specific Learning Difficulty, Visual Impairment · Ages 11 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Woodlands
Coleshill
FMS Inspection Score 6.2/10 · Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Moderate Learning Difficulty, Multi-Sensory Impairment, Other Difficulty/Disability, Physical Disability, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Specific Learning Difficulty, Visual Impairment · Ages 2 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Welcombe Hills School
Welcombe Hills
FMS Inspection Score 5.4/10 · Ages 2 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- ALP Nuneaton
Nuneaton
Ages 6 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Arc School Ansley
Ansley
Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health · Ages 11 to 17 · Co-educational · Day
- Arc School Napton
Napton-on-the-Hill
Ages 5 to 11 · Co-educational · Day
- Arc School Old Arley
Old Arley
Social, Emotional and Mental Health · Ages 7 to 16 · Co-educational · Day
- Ashcroft School
Exhall
Ages 11 to 16 · Co-educational · Day
- Avon Park School
Brownsover
Ages 6 to 16 · Co-educational · Day
- Brickyard Barn Outdoor Learning Centre
Leamington Hastings
Ages 8 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- Fortitude School
Alcester
Ages 5 to 11 · Co-educational · Day
- Lake Haven School
Attleborough
Ages 7 to 16 · Co-educational · Day
- Mill House School
Corley
Ages 11 to 19 · Co-educational · Day
- The Haven School Wolston
Wolston
Ages 11 to 18 · Co-educational · Day
- Willow Park School
Newbold-on-Avon
Ages 5 to 11 · Co-educational · Day
Frequently asked questions
What is a special school?
A special school educates children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who need more support than a mainstream school can usually provide. Most pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and schools are organised around specific types of need, such as autism, social and emotional needs, or severe and complex learning difficulties.
How many special schools are in Warwickshire?
This page currently lists 22 special schools in Warwickshire, ordered by inspection quality. Use the provision-type filter to narrow the list to the needs that matter most for your child.
How do I apply for a special school place in Warwickshire?
Special school places are arranged through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, not through the normal school-admissions round. You name your preferred school in the EHCP, and the local authority decides which school to name in Section I after consulting the schools. Your local SENDIASS service offers free, impartial advice on expressing a preference and on the EHCP timeline.
What SEN types are supported in Warwickshire?
Across Warwickshire, provision covers needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Moderate Learning Difficulty.
Are special schools inspected by Ofsted?
Yes. State-funded special schools are inspected by Ofsted on the same framework as mainstream schools, and independent special schools are inspected by Ofsted or an approved inspectorate. We translate the latest inspection into an FMS Inspection Score so you can compare schools on a single consistent scale.
Do special schools follow the national curriculum and offer GCSEs?
Special schools follow a broad and balanced curriculum, adapted to each pupil. Many enter pupils for GCSEs, Functional Skills, and vocational qualifications where appropriate, while others focus on communication, independence, and life skills. The right mix depends on the school and the needs of its pupils.
How are special schools funded?
State special school places are funded by local authorities through the high-needs block, with additional top-up funding attached to each pupil with an EHCP. Independent and non-maintained special schools may be funded by the local authority where the EHCP names them, or privately by families.