SEND Services in Bradford
In the diverse metropolitan district of Bradford, SEND support is adapting to a rapidly growing population and rising demand, with EHCP numbers surging 74% over the past four years - placing the area on track for some of the highest rates among similar local authorities - yet maintaining strong performance in timely assessments well above national and regional benchmarks. Recent improvements include restructured services for better EHCP assessments, new data tools to track needs, and dedicated health and social care coordination to make the process smoother for families. Bradford SENDIASS, run by Barnardo's, offers impartial guidance every step of the way, so you don't have to navigate this alone.
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Schools & SEND Provision
227
Schools
11
Specialist
41
SEN Units & Resource Bases
102,520
Total Pupils
14,529 pupils
5,361 pupils
Services & Contacts
Local Offer
Every Local Authority must publish a "Local Offer" - a directory of all SEND services and provision in their area.
View Bradford's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Bradford SENDIASS (Barnardo's)
Parent Carer Forum
Bradford Parent Carer Voice
SEND Team
Bradford Council SEND Team
Occupational Therapy
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Children's OT
Speech and Language Therapy
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT - Children's SALT
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Beckfoot Phoenix
SpecialOutstandingBeechcliffe Special School
SpecialBroadbeck Learning Centre
SpecialChellow Heights Special School
SpecialGoodCo-op Academy Delius
SpecialCo-op Academy Southfield
SpecialHazelbeck Special School
SpecialHigh Park School
SpecialGoodPrism Independent School
SpecialBradford Beacon School
SpecialAbbey Green Nursery School
NurseryOutstandingAppleton Academy
All-throughGoodBeckfoot School
SecondaryNot judgedBeckfoot Thornton
SecondaryGoodBingley Grammar School
SecondaryBradford Academy
All-throughNot judgedCanterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
NurseryCarrwood Primary School
PrimaryGoodCo-op Academy Grange
SecondaryNot judgedCottingley Village Primary School
PrimaryCrossflatts Primary School
PrimaryCrossley Hall Primary School
PrimaryDenholme Primary School
PrimaryGoodFagley Primary School
PrimaryGirlington Primary School
PrimaryGoodGreen Lane Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedGrove House Primary School
PrimaryGoodHanson Academy
SecondaryNot judgedHaworth Primary School
PrimaryHigh Crags Primary Leadership Academy
PrimaryHollingwood Primary School
PrimaryHolybrook Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingHorton Park Primary School
PrimaryGoodIlkley Grammar School
SecondaryNot judgedLong Lee Primary School
PrimaryMidland Road Nursery School
NurseryOutstandingMiriam Lord Primary School
PrimaryOasis Academy Lister Park
SecondaryParkside School
SecondaryInadequateParkwood Primary School
PrimaryGoodSt Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre
NurseryStrong Close Nursery School
NurseryNot judgedSwain House Primary School
PrimaryThe Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
SecondaryNot judgedThornton Primary School
PrimaryGoodTitus Salt School
SecondaryGoodUnderstanding school SEND provision
Schools in England provide SEND support at different levels. Here's what each type means:
Specialist School
A school that exclusively educates children with SEND. Smaller classes (typically 6-12 pupils), staff trained in specific needs, and environments designed for children who need more support than mainstream can provide. Places are usually named in an EHCP.
SEN Unit
A dedicated unit within a mainstream school, staffed by specialists. Children are on the roll of the unit but may join mainstream classes for some lessons. Offers a middle ground - specialist support with mainstream social opportunities. Usually requires an EHCP.
Resource Base
Extra resourced provision attached to a mainstream school. Children are on the mainstream roll but can access additional support, equipment, and specialist staff. Some resource bases focus on specific needs like autism or speech and language.
SEN Support (Mainstream)
Every mainstream school has a legal duty to identify and support children with SEND. This includes having a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), providing reasonable adjustments, and putting in place SEN Support plans. You don't need an EHCP for SEN Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in Bradford.
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