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SEND Services in Coventry

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Coventry, a bustling metropolitan city in the West Midlands, offers a range of SEND support tailored to its diverse urban communities, with ongoing efforts to enhance inclusive practices in mainstream settings and early years provision. While some attainment gaps persist for children with SEND compared to national and statistical neighbour averages, recent improvements show progress, particularly for those with EHCPs, alongside successful initiatives like the Holiday Activities and Food programme that supported over 1,600 eligible children with SEND last summer. Coventry SENDIASS provides impartial guidance to help you navigate this landscape, ensuring your child gets the right help in a supportive environment.

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Schools & SEND Provision

124

Schools

9

Specialist

9

SEN Units & Resource Bases

63,764

Total Pupils

17.7%receive SEN Support

11,310 pupils

4.3%have an EHCP

2,752 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 Coventry's Local Offer

IASS

Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.

Coventry SENDIASS

Parent Carer Forum

Coventry Parent Carer Forum (One Voice)

SEND Team

Coventry City Council SEND Team

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Baginton Fields Academy

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 126CV3 4EA
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Castle Wood Special School

SpecialRequires Improvement
Ages 3-11Capacity: 160CV2 1FN
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Corley Academy

Special
Ages 11-18Capacity: 160CV7 8AZ
Other

Sherbourne Fields School

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 262CV6 1PR
Physical

Tiverton School

Special
Ages 3-11Capacity: 136CV3 4DE
AutismSocial & EmotionalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Woodfield

SpecialGood
Ages 5-16Capacity: 152CV4 7AB
Social & Emotional

Kingsbury Academy

SpecialNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 120CV6 1PJ

Park View

Special
Ages 7-18Capacity: 12CV3 1FP

Riverbank School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 150CV3 2QD

Alderman's Green Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 510CV2 1PP
Autism
Resource base: 26 places

Aldermoor Farm Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 682CV3 1DP
Autism
Resource base: 8 places

Courthouse Green Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 2-11Capacity: 708CV6 7JJ
Specific LearningSpeech & Language
SEN unit: 10 placesResource base: 14 places

Hearsall Community Academy

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 456CV5 6LR
Speech & Language

Howes Community Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 3-11Capacity: 180CV3 5EH
Hearing
Resource base: 8 places

Longford Park Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 210CV6 7AT
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

President Kennedy School Academy

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1570CV6 4GL
Speech & Language
Resource base: 8 places

Stoke Park School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1116CV2 4JW
Hearing
Resource base: 4 places

Whittle Academy

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 315CV2 2LH
Speech & Language
Resource base: 10 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 Coventry.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Coventry, contact Coventry City Council through their website or the SEND team. They will review your child's needs and decide if an assessment is needed. For more details, visit the Coventry Local Offer at coventryfamilies.co.uk/send-home.
Coventry SENDIASS offers impartial and confidential information, advice, and support to parents, children, and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs or disabilities. They explain processes across education, health, and social care, help prepare for meetings, and support families facing school exclusions. Contact them at 024 7669 4307 or [email protected].
Coventry has 9 specialist schools for children with special educational needs. There are also 9 schools with resource bases providing additional specialist provision. This supports the 2,752 pupils with EHCPs and 11,310 on SEN support out of 63,764 total pupils.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services in Coventry across education, health, and social care, helping families find the right support. It lists nurseries, schools, colleges, and other resources for children and young people with SEND. Access it at coventryfamilies.co.uk/send-home.

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