Specialist SEND Schools in London
Compare specialist schools, independent autism schools, maintained special schools and specialist colleges across Greater London by area.
Choose a London areaFinding a specialist school across Greater London
London families often have to think beyond the nearest school gate. EHCP consultation, borough responsibilities, transport, therapy input, autism-specific support, sensory access and post-16 pathways can all change whether a placement is realistic.
Use this hub to move into the London area that fits your search, then compare schools by need type, age range, admissions route and travel.
Compare London schools by
- ✓ Autism, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, SLCN or sensory needs
- ✓ Borough and cross-borough EHCP consultation
- ✓ Therapy, communication and health support
- ✓ Travel, transport and daily journey load
- ✓ Inspection, safeguarding and admissions route
Choose your London area
Each area page has its own school listings and local context. The area pages do not link sideways; this hub is the central route into the four London sections.
North London
Camden, Islington, Barnet, Haringey and Enfield specialist placements.
View North London schoolsWest London
Ealing, Hammersmith, Brent, Hillingdon and Hounslow specialist placements.
View West London schoolsSouth London
Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Croydon, Lewisham and Sutton specialist placements.
View South London schoolsEast London
Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Barking specialist placements.
View East London schoolsCommon questions about London specialist schools
How should London parents compare specialist SEND schools?
Start by matching the child needs to the provision type, then compare EHCP suitability, therapy input, safeguarding, transport and whether the school can deliver the provision named in the plan.
Should London families look outside their own borough?
Often yes. Specialist school placements in London can involve cross-borough consultation where the nearest suitable school is not inside the family's home borough.
Do all London specialist school placements need an EHCP?
Most specialist school placements are made through an EHCP and local authority consultation route. Independent schools may also take direct enquiries, but funding and admissions still need careful checking.
Why split London into four areas?
The travel picture is very different across London. Splitting by area helps parents compare realistic journeys, borough routes and nearby specialist schools without one oversized page becoming hard to use.
UK guide to Specialist SEND Schools
Compare the wider UK route for specialist send schools, then return to local options in London.
Related SEND support in London
These connected local pages help parents compare support around the same child, school or family need.
Start with the right London area
Choose the area that best fits your travel, borough route and school shortlist.
View London areas