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SEND Services in Stockport

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Stockport, a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, has a higher proportion of children and young people with identified SEND needs - around 10.7% - than the national average of 8.5%, reflecting focused efforts to recognise and support diverse needs across its communities. SEND support in Stockport prioritises those in more deprived areas like Adswood and Brinnington, where needs are greatest, alongside initiatives like the Balanced System to better allocate speech and language resources based on local disadvantage and pupil numbers. With EHCP numbers rising steadily to meet growing demand, particularly for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs, families can turn to Stockport SENDIASS from the Together Trust for impartial guidance through the process. You're not alone - local services are here to help every step of the way.

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Schools & SEND Provision

135

Schools

18

Specialist

21

SEN Units & Resource Bases

47,999

Total Pupils

14.8%receive SEN Support

7,109 pupils

6.1%have an EHCP

2,925 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 Stockport's Local Offer

IASS

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

Stockport SENDIASS (Together Trust)

Parent Carer Forum

Parents in Partnership Stockport (PIPS) / Parents and Carers Together (PACT)

SEND Team

Stockport Council SEND Team

Occupational Therapy

Stockport NHS FT Children's OT

Speech and Language Therapy

Stockport NHS FT / Pennine Care SALT

Other Services

SEND Local Offer Directory

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Acorns School

Special
Ages 5-17Capacity: 56SK6 7NN
Social & Emotional

Broadstones School

Special
Ages 13-16Capacity: 20SK4 5HS
Social & Emotional

Castle Hill High School

Special
Ages 11-18Capacity: 274SK2 5DS
Moderate Learning

Heaton School

SpecialRequires Improvement
Ages 11-19SK4 4RE
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Inscape House School

Special
Ages 5-19Capacity: 170SK8 1JE
Autism

Lisburne School

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 220SK2 5GP
AutismMulti-SensorySevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Oakgrove School

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 45SK8 3BU
Social & Emotional

Royal School, Manchester

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 80SK8 6RQ
HearingSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensorySevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Valley School

Special
Ages 2-11Capacity: 53SK7 1EN
AutismPhysicalSevere Learning

Willow House School

Special
Ages 5-14Capacity: 7SK8 6RF
Social & Emotional

Windlehurst School

SpecialGood
Ages 11-16Capacity: 65SK6 7HZ
Social & Emotional

Agricultural and Rural Centre

Special
Ages 11-17Capacity: 30SK6 4BA

Bridge House School

Special
Ages 11-18Capacity: 42SK6 2SR

Brinksway School

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 50SK4 2HG

Pear Tree Specialist Support High School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 133SK8 5NW

Pure Innovations Trading As Pure College

Special
Ages 16-24Capacity: 36SK3 0GA

Reddish Hall School

Special
Ages 5-18Capacity: 111SK5 6UY

Royal College Manchester (Seashell Trust)

Special
Ages 16-25SK8 6RQ

Meadowbank Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 472SK8 2LE
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning

Moorfield Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 4-11Capacity: 420SK7 5HP
VisualAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate LearningSevere Learning
Resource base: 23 places

Rose Hill Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 579SK6 6DW
Moderate Learning
Resource base: 15 places

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 238SK5 8AR
Specific LearningVisualSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensorySevere LearningProfound & Multiple

St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420SK5 8AA
Speech & LanguageAutism

Thorn Grove Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 250SK8 7LD
Hearing
Resource base: 16 places

Vernon Park Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 355SK1 2NF
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 11 places

Bradshaw Hall Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 460SK8 6AN
Speech & Language
SEN unit: 14 places

Bredbury Green Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 2-11Capacity: 267SK6 3DG
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Brookside Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 4-11Capacity: 210SK6 8DB
Moderate LearningSevere Learning
Resource base: 3 places

Etchells Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 470SK8 3DL
AutismPhysicalSevere Learning
Resource base: 8 places

Hazel Grove High School

SecondaryGood
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1384SK7 5JX
Specific LearningVisualHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Hollywood Park Nursery School

NurseryNot judged
Ages 2-5SK3 0BJ
VisualSpeech & LanguageAutismMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate LearningSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Ladybridge Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 189SK8 2JF
Severe Learning
Resource base: 11 places

Marple Hall School

Secondary
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1553SK6 6LB

Not Applicable

Priestnall School

SecondaryRequires Improvement
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1275SK4 3HP

Not Applicable

Resource base: 4 places

Queensgate Primary School

PrimaryOutstanding
Ages 3-11Capacity: 250SK7 1NE
Severe LearningProfound & Multiple
Resource base: 4 places

The Kingsway School

SecondaryRequires Improvement
Ages 11-16Capacity: 1570SK8 4QX
Severe Learning
Resource base: 32 places

Vale View Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 549SK5 6TP
AutismModerate Learning
Resource base: 29 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 Stockport.

Parents, carers, young people over 16, schools, or professionals can request an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs assessment in Stockport by completing an online form on the Stockport Council website or emailing [email protected] for help. Provide details about your child's needs, goals, progress, and any relevant documents like SEN support plans or reports from their school. The local authority will review the request within 6 weeks to decide if a full assessment is needed.
Stockport SENDIASS, run by the Together Trust, offers free, impartial information, advice, and support to children, young people, parents, and carers about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They can help with understanding EHCPs, the local offer, school choices, and your rights during assessments. Contact them at 0161 240 6168 or [email protected].
Stockport has 18 specialist schools for children with special educational needs, plus 7 schools with SEN units and 14 with resource bases to provide extra support. These provisions help the 2,925 pupils with EHCPs and 7,109 on SEN support out of 47,999 total pupils. Check the Stockport Local Offer for details on specific schools and placements.
The Local Offer is a guide to all SEND services, support, and provisions available in Stockport for children and young people aged 0-25, including education, health, and social care options. It helps families find what's available locally, like schools and therapies. Visit it at stockport.fsd.org.uk/kb5/stockport/fsd/localoffer.page.
The full EHCP needs assessment process in Stockport should take no longer than 20 weeks from the initial request. It includes stages like decision-making within 6 weeks, gathering advice by weeks 13-16, and issuing a draft plan by week 16 for your feedback. Timelines can vary, so contact SENDIASS for updates on your case.

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