Compare independent specialist schools, maintained special schools, specialist colleges and SEND placements across Manchester, Wythenshawe, Openshaw, Gorton, Blackley, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Bury and Greater Manchester.
Compare Manchester SEND schoolsManchester families often start comparing specialist schools after exclusions, school refusal, EHCP reviews, autism or ADHD mismatch, complex learning needs or a mainstream placement that no longer feels safe enough for the child to learn.
For specialist placements, the right question is not just “is there a space?” Parents need to know whether the setting can deliver the EHCP, keep the child safe, support communication and regulation, and stay realistic for travel across Manchester and Greater Manchester.
Compare provision type, needs supported, age range, EHCP route, admissions, therapy, inspection, funding, transport and safeguarding before arranging visits.
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View schoolSpecialist SEND school or college serving Manchester families.
View schoolSpecialist SEND school or college serving Manchester families.
View schoolSpecialist SEND school or college serving Manchester families.
View schoolSpecialist SEND school or college serving Manchester families.
View schoolSpecialist SEND school or college serving Manchester families.
View schoolStart with a wide shortlist, then narrow by need type, age range, EHCP wording, travel, therapy input, inspection history and whether the school can meet the child safely.
Most specialist school placements depend on an EHCP and local authority consultation. Some independent settings accept direct enquiries, but funding and admissions still need careful checking.
Ask about needs supported, class size, therapy, behaviour support, safeguarding, transport, inspection reports, fees or LA funding, admissions criteria and whether the setting can deliver the EHCP provision.
Yes. Specialist colleges usually support post-16 or post-19 learners and focus on independence, communication, life skills, vocational pathways and preparing for adulthood.
Compare the wider UK route for specialist send schools, then return to local options in Manchester.
These connected local pages help parents compare support around the same child, school or family need.
Use The SEND List to shortlist settings, prepare EHCP questions and make school visits more focused.
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