SEND Services in Wiltshire
Wiltshire, a largely rural unitary authority in the South West, offers SEND support tailored to its spread-out communities, where services often prioritise transport links and outreach to families in smaller towns and villages. Wiltshire's EHCP rate of 6.2% sits above the national average of 5.3%, reflecting stronger identification and provision for children with complex needs compared to England overall. Wiltshire SENDIASS provides free, impartial advice to help you navigate this system with confidence, while the area benefits from ongoing national rises in specialist SEN units that enhance local options.
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Schools & SEND Provision
263
Schools
15
Specialist
43
SEN Units & Resource Bases
75,820
Total Pupils
10,826 pupils
4,699 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 Wiltshire's Local OfferIASS
Free, impartial advice about SEND - EHCPs, school issues, exclusions, navigating the system.
Wiltshire SENDIASS
Parent Carer Forum
Wiltshire Parent Carer Council (WPCC)
Local parent/carer voice organisation providing specialist consultation and participation service.
SEND Team
SEND Team
Wiltshire Council
Single Point of Contact for preparation for adulthood from year 10 up. Also handles moving in/out of county with EHCP.
Occupational Therapy
Children's Occupational Therapy in Social Care
Other Services
Learning Disability and Autism Service (18+)
Hearing and Vision Team
Shared Lives Scheme
Shared Lives Wiltshire
Family Hubs
Travel Training (16+)
Preparing for Adulthood
Sports Wheelchair Hire
Early Years Inclusion / Health Visiting
Annual Health Checks
CAMHS / Emotional Wellbeing
Autism Pathway
Direct Payments / Personal Budgets
Home to School Transport
Wheelchair Service
Continence Service / Changing Places
Sleep Service / Sensory Support
Challenging Behaviour / Positive Behaviour Support
Key worker / Named worker service
Early Help / Family Support
Transition team
Preparing for Adulthood / Transition team
Transitions Team
Mediation / Disagreement Resolution
Global Mediation Service
Travel Assistance / Home to School Transport
Transport Team
Supported Internship
Wiltshire College Supported Internship
Child Development Centre (CDC)
Centre of Independent Living
Special Schools Development Project
Special Schools Team
Work Wiltshire / Independent Living Skills
Family and Community Learning
Traineeship opportunities
Wiltshire College Traineeships
Triple P / Parenting Programmes
Wiltshire Healthy Schools
SWAPP (Support in Wiltshire - Autism Parent Programme)
TSLS Operational Office
New EHCPs by Primary Need
Schools
Appleford School
SpecialDownland School
SpecialFairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)
SpecialOn Track Education Centre Westbury
SpecialSAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
SpecialThe Springfields Academy
SpecialGoodCompass Community School Athelstan Park
SpecialCompass Community School Wheatley Park
SpecialCoombe House School
SpecialMeadow Bridge School
SpecialMelksham House School
SpecialRobins Way School
SpecialThe Eaves Learning Centre
SpecialThe Spires
SpecialBellefield Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryGoodCastle Mead School
PrimaryGoodGreentrees Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedRiver Mead School
PrimaryNot judgedSalisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
PrimaryGoodStudley Green Primary School
PrimaryGoodWansdyke School
PrimaryChrist The King Catholic School, Amesbury
PrimaryRequires ImprovementClarendon Infants' School
PrimaryGoodClarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation)
PrimaryGoodFrogwell Primary School
PrimaryRequires ImprovementHardenhuish School
SecondaryNot Applicable
Kingdown School
SecondaryKingsbury Green Academy
SecondaryGoodKiwi Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedLyneham Primary School
PrimaryGoodMarden Vale CofE Academy
PrimaryRequires ImprovementMarlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
PrimarySarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedSheldon School
SecondaryGoodSt John's Marlborough
SecondaryNot judgedSt Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
PrimaryGoodSt Paul's Primary School
PrimaryNot judgedThe Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
PrimaryGoodThe Clarendon Academy
SecondaryThe Corsham School
SecondaryGoodThe John of Gaunt School
SecondaryThe Wellington Academy
SecondaryGoodWestbury Infant School
PrimaryWilton CofE Primary School
PrimaryGoodWyndham Park Infants' 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 Wiltshire.
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Social Care
Children and Young People Disability Team (CYPDT)