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SEND Services in Bradford

Yorkshire and The HumberMetropolitan Borough
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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

14.2%receive SEN Support

14,529 pupils

5.2%have an EHCP

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 Offer

IASS

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

years old

Beckfoot Phoenix

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 2-11Capacity: 109BD22 6HZ
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Beechcliffe Special School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 224BD20 6ED
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Broadbeck Learning Centre

Special
Ages 6-18Capacity: 14BD6 2LE
Speech & LanguageSocial & EmotionalSevere Learning

Chellow Heights Special School

SpecialGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 267BD9 6AL
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Co-op Academy Delius

Special
Ages 2-11Capacity: 198BD3 8QX
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Co-op Academy Southfield

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 310BD5 9ET
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Hazelbeck Special School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 140BD16 1EE
AutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

High Park School

SpecialGood
Ages 3-19Capacity: 100BD9 6RY
Speech & LanguageAutismSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Prism Independent School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 110BD8 9ES
Social & Emotional

Bradford Beacon School

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 42BD5 8LJ

Oastlers School

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 11-19Capacity: 144BD4 7RH

Abbey Green Nursery School

NurseryOutstanding
Ages 2-4BD8 8HT
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Appleton Academy

All-throughGood
Ages 3-16Capacity: 1378BD12 8AL
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 32 places

Beckfoot School

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1610BD16 1EE
Physical
Resource base: 12 places

Beckfoot Thornton

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1300BD13 3BH
Moderate LearningSevere Learning
Resource base: 15 places

Bingley Grammar School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1878BD16 2RS
Autism
Resource base: 24 places

Bradford Academy

All-throughNot judged
Ages 2-19Capacity: 1891BD4 7QS
AutismSocial & EmotionalPhysical
Resource base: 48 places

Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families

Nursery
Ages 2-5BD5 9HL
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Carrwood Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 471BD4 0EQ
Autism
Resource base: 12 places

Co-op Academy Grange

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1500BD5 9ET
Autism
Resource base: 24 places

Cottingley Village Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420BD16 1SY
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 16 places

Crossflatts Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 480BD16 2EP
Autism
Resource base: 16 places

Crossley Hall Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 762BD8 0HJ
Autism
Resource base: 24 places

Denholme Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210BD13 4AY
Autism
Resource base: 8 places

Fagley Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 310BD2 3PU
Autism
Resource base: 12 places

Girlington Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420BD8 9NR
Hearing
Resource base: 20 places

Green Lane Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 2-11Capacity: 780BD8 8HT
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 24 places

Grove House Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 472BD2 4ED
Visual
Resource base: 12 places

Hanson Academy

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1788BD2 1JP
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning
Resource base: 48 places

Haworth Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 341BD22 8DW
Autism
Resource base: 12 places

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420BD18 2ES
Speech & Language
Resource base: 6 places

Hirst Wood Nursery School

Nursery
Ages 2-5BD18 4NJ
Moderate Learning

Hollingwood Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420BD7 4BE
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate Learning
Resource base: 16 places

Holybrook Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 258BD10 0EF
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 16 places

Horton Park Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 432BD5 9LQ
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate Learning
Resource base: 12 places

Ilkley Grammar School

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1972LS29 8TR
Autism
Resource base: 12 places

Long Lee Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 472BD21 4RU
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 16 places

Midland Road Nursery School

NurseryOutstanding
Ages 2-5BD8 7DJ
HearingAutismMulti-SensoryModerate Learning

Miriam Lord Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420BD8 8RG
Autism
Resource base: 12 places

Oasis Academy Lister Park

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 800BD8 7ND
Speech & Language
Resource base: 16 places

Parkside School

SecondaryInadequate
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1374BD13 5AD
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 12 places

Parkwood Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 222BD21 4QH
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 12 places

St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre

Nursery
Ages 0-5BD8 9QW
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Strong Close Nursery School

NurseryNot judged
Ages 2-5BD21 4LW
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Swain House Primary School

Primary
Ages 2-11Capacity: 420BD2 1JL
Hearing
Resource base: 20 places

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

SecondaryNot judged
Ages 11-16Capacity: 992BD20 6LH
Autism
Resource base: 20 places

Thornton Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 600BD13 3NN
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 12 places

Titus Salt School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1520BD17 5RH
Severe Learning
Resource base: 30 places

Worth Valley Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 286BD22 7AX
Autism
Resource base: 8 places

Understanding 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.

You can request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) through Bradford Council. A request form is available to help you start the process. Bradford SENDIASS (run by Barnardo's) can provide independent advice and support to help you understand what's involved and guide you through the assessment process. Contact them on 01274 513300 or [email protected] for free, impartial help.
Bradford SENDIASS provides free, independent information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND. They can help you understand Education, Health and Care Plans, school admissions and transfers, appeals and tribunals, exclusions, transport, and how to work effectively with schools and the local authority. They're also available to support your child directly and can attend meetings with you to help explain reports and letters.
Bradford has 11 specialist schools, 2 schools with dedicated SEN units, and 39 schools with resource bases that provide additional support for children with SEND. Across all Bradford schools, there are 5,361 pupils with an EHCP and 14,529 pupils receiving SEN Support, showing a range of provision to meet different needs.
The Local Offer is a comprehensive online guide that shows all the education, health and care support available to children and young people with SEND in your area. Bradford's Local Offer can be found at localoffer.bradford.gov.uk and includes information about schools, services, and support available to families.
You can reach Bradford SENDIASS by calling 01274 513300, emailing [email protected], or visiting their office at 40-42 Listerhills, Bradford, BD7 1HR. They're open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and aim to respond to messages within 2 working days.

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