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SEND Schools in Kent

Special schools and specialist provisions in Kent. Ofsted ratings, age ranges, and SEND types shown where available.

๐Ÿ“ Kent, UK

Showing 12 schools ยท Data sourced from KCC and Ofsted public records ยท Suggest an update

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Bower Grove School
SEMH ยท MLD Ages 5โ€“16 Ofsted: Good
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Moderate Learning Difficulties. LA-maintained special school.

Source: KCC special schools list ยท Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Five Acre Wood School
SLD ยท PMLD ยท ASD Ages 4โ€“19 Ofsted: Outstanding
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL

Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Autism. One of Kent's largest special schools.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Foreland Fields School
SLD ยท PMLD ยท ASD Ages 2โ€“19 Ofsted: Outstanding
Lanthorne Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3NX

Serves children with severe and profound learning difficulties including autism, across Thanet and East Kent.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Broomhill Bank School
SLD ยท ASD ยท Communication Ages 11โ€“19 Ofsted: Good
Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TB

Secondary-age special school in the Tunbridge Wells area, supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Goldwyn School
SEMH Ages 11โ€“16 Ofsted: Good
Godinton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NX

Specialist provision for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs in the Ashford area.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Laleham Gap School
MLD ยท ASD Ages 7โ€“16 Ofsted: Good
Laleham Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8AH

Supports children with moderate learning difficulties and autism across Thanet.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Meadowfield School
SLD ยท ASD ยท Complex Needs Ages 3โ€“19 Ofsted: Outstanding
Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL

Outstanding provision for children with severe and complex learning needs in the Swale area.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Valence School
Physical Disability ยท Complex Needs Ages 3โ€“19 Ofsted: Outstanding
Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN

Specialist residential and day school for children with physical disabilities and complex needs. Nationally recognised provision.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Stone Bay School
ASD ยท Communication Ages 7โ€“19 Ofsted: Outstanding
Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB

Outstanding school for autistic children and young people with communication difficulties in Thanet, East Kent.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Ifield School
MLD ยท ASD ยท SEMH Ages 4โ€“16 Ofsted: Good
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT

Gravesend area special school for children with moderate learning difficulties, autism, and SEMH needs.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Please verify directly with the school.

Snowfields Academy
SEMH ยท Emotional Wellbeing Ages 5โ€“16 Ofsted: Good
Sevenoaks area, Kent

Academy specialising in social, emotional and mental health needs in the Sevenoaks district.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Address to be verified โ€” suggest an update.

Nexus Foundation Special School
ASD ยท Communication ยท Complex Needs Ages 4โ€“19 Ofsted: Good
Canterbury area, Kent

Free school for autistic young people and those with complex communication needs in the Canterbury area.

Source: KCC / Ofsted public record. Address to be verified โ€” suggest an update.

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This list includes well-known Kent special schools but is not exhaustive. Other schools include Aspire School, The Beacon, Elms School, Grange Park, Milestone Academy, Oakley School, The Orchard School, Portal House, Rowhill School, St Anthony's, St Nicholas, Whitfield Aspen School and The Wyvern School. View full list on KCC website โ†—

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Key to SEND type abbreviations

ASD โ€” Autism Spectrum Disorder
SEMH โ€” Social, Emotional & Mental Health
SLD โ€” Severe Learning Difficulties
MLD โ€” Moderate Learning Difficulties
PMLD โ€” Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties
PD โ€” Physical Disability