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SEND Services in Wandsworth

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Wandsworth is a south London borough with a higher proportion of pupils identified with SEND than both London and England as a whole, meaning specialist support and provision are well-established across the area. As a densely populated inner London authority, Wandsworth has developed a range of specialist schools and resourced provisions to meet diverse needs, though like many urban areas it faces the challenge of balancing demand for specialist places with mainstream inclusion. If you're new to the SEND system in Wandsworth, the Wandsworth Information, Advice and Support Service (WIASS) is your first port of call - they offer free, impartial advice to help you understand your child's rights and navigate the assessment and support process. This guide brings together key information about SEND support in Wandsworth to help you find the right help for your child, whether that's through school-based SEN support, an Education, Health and Care Plan, or specialist provision.

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Schools & SEND Provision

111

Schools

11

Specialist

20

SEN Units & Resource Bases

41,927

Total Pupils

15%receive SEN Support

6,301 pupils

6.5%have an EHCP

2,720 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 Wandsworth's Local Offer

IASS

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

Wandsworth Information, Advice and Support Service (WIASS)

Parent Carer Forum

Positive Parent Action

SEND Team

Wandsworth SEN Team (Thrive/Local Offer)

Occupational Therapy

South West London Children’s Occupational Therapy (via Thrive)

Speech and Language Therapy

South West London Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (via Thrive)

Other Services

SEND in Mind

Supporting Disabled Children Service

Family Information Service

New EHCPs by Primary Need

Schools

years old

Centre Academy London

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 60SW11 1SH
Specific LearningOtherSpeech & LanguageAutism

Chelsea Hall School

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 48SW18 3QG
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning

Garratt Park School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 215SW18 3TB
Speech & LanguageAutismModerate Learning

Greenmead School

Special
Ages 2-11Capacity: 72SW19 6RY
Specific LearningVisualOtherHearingSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalSevere LearningProfound & Multiple

Linden Lodge School

Special
Ages 2-19Capacity: 153SW19 6JB
VisualMulti-Sensory

Oak Lodge School

Special
Ages 10-19Capacity: 100SW12 8NA
HearingSpeech & Language

Paddock School

Special
Ages 4-19Capacity: 215SW17 0DZ
AutismModerate LearningSevere Learning

Park House School

Special
Ages 4-11Capacity: 56SW18 2SL
Autism

Roehampton Gate School

Special
Ages 7-19Capacity: 75SW15 5JJ
AutismSevere Learning

Nightingale Community Academy

SpecialGood
Ages 5-19Capacity: 120SW17 7DF

Tram House School

Special
Ages 11-19Capacity: 78SW17 0NY

Ashcroft Technology Academy

SecondaryOutstanding
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1450SW15 2UT
VisualOtherHearingSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalMulti-SensoryPhysicalModerate Learning
Resource base: 13 places

Saint John Bosco College

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1050SW11 3DQ
Autism
Resource base: 63 places

Burntwood School

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1965SW17 0AQ
Social & Emotional
Resource base: 10 places

Granard Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 429SW15 6XA
Autism
Resource base: 50 places

Hillbrook School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 840SW17 8SG
Specific LearningSpeech & LanguageAutismSocial & EmotionalModerate Learning
Resource base: 11 places

Ravenstone Primary School

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420SW12 9SS
Autism
Resource base: 18 places

Riversdale Primary School

PrimaryRequires Improvement
Ages 3-11Capacity: 433SW18 5JP
Speech & LanguageAutism
Resource base: 30 places

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 504SW11 2TD
Autism
Resource base: 18 places

Sellincourt Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 420SW17 9SA
Hearing
Resource base: 15 places

Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit

PrimaryGood
Ages 3-11Capacity: 530SW17 0TW
Speech & Language
Resource base: 45 places

Southfields Academy

Secondary
Ages 11-18Capacity: 1645SW18 5JU
HearingSpeech & Language
Resource base: 30 places

Southmead Primary School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 426SW19 6QT
Autism
Resource base: 18 places

Swaffield School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 3-11Capacity: 470SW18 2SA
AutismSocial & Emotional
Resource base: 16 places

The Alton School

Primary
Ages 3-11Capacity: 260SW15 4PD
Autism
Resource base: 24 places

Tooting Primary School

PrimaryNot judged
Ages 4-11Capacity: 441SW17 8HE
Autism
Resource base: 21 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 Wandsworth.

To request a statutory assessment for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Wandsworth, contact Wandsworth Council as a parent, school, or health professional and complete their request form, which is available online. The local authority will decide if an assessment is needed based on your child's needs. For free, impartial advice on the process, reach out to Wandsworth Information, Advice and Support Service (WIASS) at 020 8871 8065 or [email protected].
Wandsworth Information, Advice and Support Service (WIASS), the local SENDIASS, offers free, confidential, and impartial information, advice, and support to children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND and their parents living in the borough. They can help you understand letters, forms, and documents, participate in decisions about your child's SEND, and connect with other services, but they cannot make decisions for you or attend meetings without you. Contact them at 020 8871 8065 or [email protected].
Wandsworth has 11 specialist schools for children with special educational needs, plus 4 schools with SEN units and 16 with resource bases to provide additional specialist support. These provisions help meet the needs of the 2,720 pupils with EHCPs and 6,301 on SEN support out of 41,927 total pupils. More details are available on the Wandsworth Local Offer.
The Local Offer is a guide from Wandsworth Council listing all services and support available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including education, health, and social care. You can find Wandsworth's Local Offer at fis.wandsworth.gov.uk/kb5/wandsworth/fsd/localoffer.page?familychannel=2. It also covers early years, schools, and more to help families find what they need.

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