SEND Services in Manchester
Supporting a child with SEND in Manchester means accessing services across a large metropolitan authority in the North West, where around one in five children have identified special educational needs. The city has a diverse range of specialist provision, including dedicated specialist schools and resourced bases within mainstream settings, alongside mainstream schools offering SEN support. If you're new to the SEND system or navigating an assessment, Manchester's Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support service (SENDIASS) can offer free, impartial guidance to help you understand your options and rights. The Manchester Parent Carer Forum also provides peer support and a community of families who understand the SEND journey in your local area.
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Schools & SEND Provision
211
Schools
23
Specialist
29
SEN Units & Resource Bases
99,873
Total Pupils
14,953 pupils
7,027 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 Manchester's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support Manchester (SENDIASS)
EHCP
SEN Team
SEND Team
Manchester Local Offer SEND Team
Other Services
Early Help Hubs and Early Help Parenting Team
Autism Assessment - Social Communication Pathway
Mediation Services
Personal Budgets for SEN
Manchester Parent Champions
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
SpecialBridge College
SpecialIncludEd Learning
SpecialLancasterian School
SpecialManchester Jewish School for Special Education
SpecialNorth Ridge High School
SpecialProspect House Specialist Support Primary School
SpecialOutstandingRodney House School
SpecialThe Birches School
SpecialGoodCamberwell Park Specialist Support School
SpecialInadequateDigital Advantage
SpecialPinc College
SpecialThe Greens ENS
SpecialThe Watkin Centre
SpecialThompsons Academy trading as Navigators
SpecialBenchill Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedManchester Academy
SecondaryGoodNewall Green Primary School
PrimaryOld Moat Primary School
PrimaryOutstandingAbraham Moss Community School
All-throughAlma Park Primary School
PrimaryAshbury Meadow Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedBarlow Hall Primary School
PrimaryBowker Vale Primary School
PrimaryBroad Oak Primary School
PrimaryGoodCo-op Academy Medlock
PrimaryRequires ImprovementGorton Primary School
PrimaryGoodHigher Openshaw Community School
PrimaryPike Fold Primary School
PrimaryRack House Primary School
PrimaryGoodSaint Paul's Catholic High School
SecondaryGoodNot Applicable
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
PrimarySt Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
PrimaryGoodSt James' CofE Primary School Gorton
PrimarySt Peter's RC High School
SecondarySt Willibrord's RC Primary School
PrimaryThe Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College
SecondaryWebster Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedUnderstanding 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 Manchester.
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