Specialist SEND Schools in Derry/Londonderry

Compare specialist schools, additional needs placements, specialist colleges and support routes across Derry/Londonderry, Waterside, Shantallow, Strathfoyle, Limavady, Coleraine, Strabane, Omagh and the North West.

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Choosing a specialist school in Derry/Londonderry

Derry/Londonderry families often compare SEN placements across the North West where statemented provision, Education Authority consultation, autism support, complex needs and travel all affect the realistic options.

Parents need to know whether a setting can deliver the child plan, keep the child safe, support communication and regulation, and stay realistic for transport across the local area.

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  • ✓ Autism, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, SLCN, ASN or complex needs
  • ✓ Age range and post-16/post-19 route
  • ✓ SEN / Statement consultation, admissions and funding
  • ✓ Therapy, communication and health support
  • ✓ Transport, inspection history and safeguarding

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Areas covered near Derry/Londonderry

Waterside
Shantallow
Strathfoyle
Limavady
Coleraine
Strabane
Omagh
North West

Derry/Londonderry specialist SEND school listings

Foyle View School Derry Londonderry

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Ardnashee School and College Derry Londonderry

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Belmont House School Derry Londonderry

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Rossmar School Limavady Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Knockavoe School Strabane Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Riverside School Coleraine Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Sandelford School Coleraine Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Killard House School Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Cedar Lodge School Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Longstone Special School Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Lakewood School Derry Route

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Education Authority North West SEN Route Derry

Specialist SEND school or college serving Derry/Londonderry families.

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Common questions about Derry/Londonderry specialist schools

How should Derry/Londonderry parents compare specialist schools?

Compare need type, age range, SEN / Statement route, support input, safeguarding, inspection history, travel and whether the setting can deliver the child plan.

Do children need a formal plan for specialist schools?

Most specialist school placements depend on local authority consultation and a formal support route such as SEN / Statement. Some independent settings accept direct enquiries, but funding and admissions still need careful checking.

What should parents ask before visiting?

Ask about class size, communication support, therapy or clinical input, behaviour support, safeguarding, transport, inspection reports, admissions criteria and current place availability.

Are specialist colleges different from specialist schools?

Yes. Specialist colleges usually support post-16 or post-19 learners with independence, communication, life skills, vocational pathways and preparing for adulthood.

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