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SEND Services in Northamptonshire North

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Northamptonshire North blends urban centres like Corby and Kettering with rural communities across East Northamptonshire, creating a diverse landscape where SEND support is tailored to both town and countryside needs, including ongoing efforts to address gaps identified in the latest Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. This area has seen steady growth in children and young people requiring SEND support, rising 7.4% in the past year to align closely with East Midlands and national trends, showing a committed response to increasing demand. For impartial guidance through the system, North Northants SEND IASS is here to help at 0300 373 2532 or [email protected], offering reassurance that you're not alone in navigating local services.

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Schools & SEND Provision

153

Schools

10

Specialist

20

SEN Units & Resource Bases

58,921

Total Pupils

12.7%receive SEN Support

7,454 pupils

5.6%have an EHCP

3,303 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 Northamptonshire North's Local Offer

IASS

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

North Northants SEND IASS

Parent Carer Forum

North Northamptonshire Parent Carer Forum (NNPCF)

SEND Team

North Northants Council SEND Services

Occupational Therapy

Northamptonshire Children’s Occupational Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy

Northamptonshire Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Service

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Friars Academy

Special
Ages 11-18Capacity: 154NN8 2LA
Autism

Isebrook School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 252NN15 6PT
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning

Kingsley Special Academy

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 4-11Capacity: 156NN15 5DP
AutismPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning

Maplefields Academy

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 114NN18 0TH
Social & Emotional

Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 300NN8 4NS
VisualOtherHearingAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Wren Spinney School

SpecialOutstanding
Ages 11-18Capacity: 80NN15 7LB
VisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensorySevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Chelveston Road School

SpecialGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 145NN10 8HN

Creating Tomorrow College

Special
Ages 16-25Capacity: 140NN14 1FQ

Red Kite Academy

SpecialGood
Ages 4-18Capacity: 100NN18 0BX

Stone Lodge Therapeutic School

Special
Ages 11-17Capacity: 77NN16 8XF

Beanfield Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 486NN18 0LJ
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 55 places

Corby Business Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1200NN17 5EB
Specific LearningHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple
SEN unit: 100 places

Denfield Park Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420NN10 0DA
Autism
SEN unit: 14 places

Kingswood Secondary Academy

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1302NN18 9NS
Autism
SEN unit: 14 places

Mawsley Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 4-11Capacity: 315NN14 1GZ
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 27 places

Park Junior School, Wellingborough

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 240NN8 4PH
Social & Emotional

Prince William School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1400PE8 4BS
OtherSocial & Emotional

Southfield School for Girls

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1123NN15 6HE
Autism
SEN unit: 16 places

Thrapston Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 580NN14 4JU
Speech & LanguageAutism
SEN unit: 29 places

Wollaston School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1431NN29 7PH
Autism
SEN unit: 12 places

Croyland Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 5-11Capacity: 420NN8 2AX
Autism
SEN unit: 8 places

Studfall Infant Academy

Primary
Ages 3-7Capacity: 348NN17 2BP
AutismSevere Learning
Resource base: 18 places

Studfall Junior Academy

Primary
Ages 7-11Capacity: 480NN17 2BT
HearingAutismPhysicalModerate LearningSevere Learning
Resource base: 24 places

Woodnewton- A Learning Community

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 840NN17 2NU
Social & Emotional

Kettering Buccleuch Academy

All-throughGood
Ages 4-18Capacity: 1520NN16 9NS

Kettering Science Academy

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-19NN15 7AA

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 Northamptonshire North.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in North Northamptonshire, contact North Northamptonshire Council via their website at www.northnorthants.gov.uk, where a request form is available. You can also get free, impartial advice from North Northants SEND IASS by calling 0300 373 2532 or emailing [email protected] to guide you through the process. They help parents understand their rights and next steps.
North Northants SEND IASS provides free, confidential, and impartial advice, guidance, and support for children and young people with SEND (0-25 years) and their families on education, health, and social care matters. This includes help with EHCPs, local policies, disagreements, transitions between schools, and access to support groups or training. Contact them at 0300 373 2532 or [email protected], with responses aimed within three working days.
North Northamptonshire has 10 specialist SEND schools, along with 10 schools with SEN units and 10 with resource bases to support children with special educational needs. These provisions serve over 3,300 pupils with EHCPs out of 58,921 total pupils. More details on local specialist provisions are available on the Local Offer at localoffernorthnorthants.org.uk.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in North Northamptonshire for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It covers education, health, social care, schools, and more to help families find what they need. Access it online at localoffernorthnorthants.org.uk.
The statutory EHCP process in North Northamptonshire follows national timelines: up to 6 weeks for the initial decision on whether to assess, 20 weeks total for issuing the final EHCP after assessment, and annual reviews thereafter. Delays can occur due to complexity or health input, so contact North Northants SEND IASS at 0300 373 2532 for support tracking your request. Check the Local Offer at localoffernorthnorthants.org.uk for the latest guidance.

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