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SEND provision
Browse 2,407 special schools and alternative provision settings across 151 local authorities in England.
Pick a local authority below to see its special schools and alternative provision.
Local authorities with the most special schools and alternative provision first.
Special schools and alternative provision support pupils whose needs can't be fully met in a mainstream setting. Places are allocated through the local authority's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process — not the standard admissions round — so the practical first step is to shortlist suitable provision and name your preferred school within the EHCP.
Pick a local authority to see its special schools and alternative provision, led by the overall score and ordered by Ofsted rating, with age range, provision type and EHCP places where the government data is available. Every setting is sourced from the Department for Education register.