Specialist Settings

GMA Primary supports mostly primary‑aged children. Many pupils have communication and interaction needs, including autism.

Pupils are placed in classes based on their age and their individual needs. Each class has a teacher who teaches a wide range of subjects. Lessons are planned in a way that supports how each child learns best.

Communication and interaction are a key part of the school day. Children learn both inside and outside the classroom. Makaton is used across the school to support communication. The school also makes sure pupils’ sensory needs are understood and supported.

Address: Bradford Rd, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8PP

Email: info@greenmeadows.org.ok

Phone: 0113 831 3222

School website: www.greenmeadows.org.uk

West Oaks School is a special school for children and young people aged 2 to 19.

The school supports 440 pupils across three sites:

• Woodhouse Learning (240 pupils)
• Boston Spa Learning (121 pupils)
• Headingley Learning (79 pupils)

West Oaks supports pupils with:

• severe learning difficulties (SLD)
• profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
• autism (ASC)

All pupils at West Oaks School have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.

The school uses a curriculum made up of five pathways. These pathways start from where each pupil is and help them make progress, while keeping high expectations for everyone. The five pathways are:

• Foundations
• Footsteps
• Stepping Stones
• Reaching High
• Moving On

Each pathway has its own focus and way of supporting learning.

The Foundations pathway is for younger children and is based at Woodhouse Learning only.

The Footsteps pathway is available at Woodhouse Learning and Boston Spa Learning.

The Stepping Stones and Reaching High pathways support pupils of primary and secondary school age. These pathways are available at all three sites. Most pupils at West Oaks follow the Stepping Stones pathway.

The Moving On pathway supports young people in post‑16 education. This pathway is mainly based at Boston Spa Learning, with a small number of pupils supported at the other sites.

West Oaks School aims to provide high‑quality education for everyone in its school community. All sites have good indoor and outdoor spaces to support learning and development.

Address: Buckingham Road, Leeds, LS6 1BP

Email: info@westoaksschool.co.uk 

Phone: 0113 3235871

School website: www.westoaksschool.co.uk

Broomfield SILC is a special school for children and young people aged 2 to 19.

The school has four sites:

• the Main Site
• Windmill Primary
• Rodillian Secondary
• The Future Steps Hub for post‑16 learners, based at the White Rose Business Park

All learners at Broomfield SILC have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan.

The school is in the south of Leeds and supports children and young people with a wide range of needs. This includes:

• moderate learning difficulties
• severe learning difficulties
• complex and multiple learning needs
• autism

Some learners also have extra needs. These may include physical, medical, speech and language, visual, hearing, or sensory needs.

The curriculum is organised into three pathways to support different learning styles and needs:

• Informal Teaching and Learning Group
• Semi‑Formal Teaching and Learning Group
• Formal Teaching and Learning Group

The Main Site supports learners from all three pathways. This includes some post‑16 learners who still need support in school, such as help with health, communication, or regulation.

Learners at Rodillian and Windmill have some opportunities to learn with other pupils, where this is right for them.

The Future Steps Hub supports learners who are becoming more settled and confident. It helps them build skills for everyday life, take part in the community, and prepare for work or employment.

Broomfield SILC is planned to be rebuilt and will welcome 100 more young people from September 2027. The school is carefully planning the new building and outdoor areas to make sure they meet the needs of learners and the wider school community.

Address: 8 Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 3JP

Email: broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk

Phone: 0113 277 1603

School website: www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

West SILC is a community special school for children and young people aged 2 to 19. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

West SILC supports learners with a wide range of needs. This includes:

• moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties
• complex and multiple learning needs
• autism and communication needs
• social, emotional, and mental health needs
• sensory or physical needs

The school works across different specialist pathways and sites. This helps make sure each learner is in the right place for their individual needs.

West SILC has a range of specialist facilities. These include:

• hydrotherapy and rebound therapy
• sensory spaces
• therapy and life‑skills areas
• post‑16 centres that support preparation for adulthood

Learning at West SILC is planned around each learner. The school uses a range of approaches to support communication, wellbeing, and independence. Learners are supported to enjoy learning and build skills for adult life.

West SILC has eight curriculum pathways to meet different needs. These pathways are spread across seven sites in the west of Leeds, including:

• Milestone Site
• Farnley Partnership
• Hollybush Partnership
• Co‑op Academy Priesthorpe Partnership
• Post‑16 provision at Powerhouse Life Changing
• West AIP

Each site offers learning and support matched to the needs of the learners who attend.

Address: 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 6HL

Email: info@westsilc.org

Phone: 0113 3862450

School website: www.westsilc.co.uk

Co‑op Academy Brierley is a special school for children aged 4 to 16 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The school is based on Cross Green Lane and supports around 250 pupils. It opened in 2023.

Co‑op Academy Brierley supports children with a wide range of needs. This includes:

• autism
• learning difficulties
• physical disabilities
• sensory needs, such as hearing or vision needs

The school has modern buildings and specialist equipment to support learning. Teaching is delivered by staff with experience in supporting children with SEND.

The school has a range of specialist spaces, including:

• a sensory room
• specialist teaching rooms
• outdoor learning areas

Outdoor spaces include:

• a small farm
• a forest area
• a sensory play space
• an all‑weather sports pitch

Children attend Co‑op Academy Brierley through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Places are agreed by Leeds City Council following an assessment through the SENSAP team.

Address: Cross Green Lane, Leeds

Email: info.brierley@coopacademies.co.uk

Phone: 0113 323 0073

School website: https://brierley.coopacademies.co.uk

The school is for girls and boys who attend either as day pupils or boarders. It supports children and young people with sensory and communication needs. Spoken language is used at the school.

All pupils are taught by teachers who have extra training in deafness or multi‑sensory needs.

Classrooms are designed to help pupils hear clearly. They use special sound systems to support listening. The school has an audiologist who supports hearing needs. A school nurse supports health and medical needs. Pupils also take part in lessons about personal, social, and health education.

The school works closely with local child and adolescent mental health services. These teams have experience in supporting deaf young people.

The school also has a team of speech and language therapists. They provide both one‑to‑one and group support for all pupils.

Address: Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6DF

Email: info@stjohns.org.uk

Phone: 01937 842144

School website: www.stjohns.org.uk

Springwell Academy are SEMH primary schools in Leeds.

There are three sites

• North Site: Woodnook Drive, Tinshill, LS16 6DY
• South Site: Middleton Road, Leeds, LS10 3JA
• East Site: Brooklands View, Seacroft, LS14 6XR

Email: office@springwellacademyleeds.org

Phone: 0113 4870555

School website: https://springwellacademyleeds.org/ 

 School SEND information: https://springwellacademyleeds.org/send/

Penny Field School is a small school which meets the needs of learners with severe and complex needs. They have 60 pupils on role who follow a bespoke curriculum and who have access to many specialist staff, equipment and resources.

The school has seven classrooms and four care suites with full tracking, a dedicated rebound room, hydrotherapy pool and a purpose-built sensory room. Their outside provision includes a wheelchair accessible roundabout and swing, sensory garden and greenhouse. The Early Years class also has their own outdoor space, which they have access to throughout the day.

Address: Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD

Email: info@nwsilc.org

Phone: 0113 3368282

School website: www.pennyfield.org.uk

The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC) is a large specialist school in Leeds. It supports children and young people with a wide range of needs.

East SILC has three main sites.

John Jamieson supports children and young people aged 2 to 19. It is for pupils with severe, profound, and complex needs. This includes pupils with hearing or vision needs, autism, and other health needs. Some pupils need regular medical support, which is provided by the school nursing team.

Jack Clark supports children aged 4 to 11. It is for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Pupils may also have social and emotional needs, autism, hearing or vision needs, physical needs, or other health needs. Pupils at this site do not need daily medical support from nurses.

Roger Cannon supports young people aged 11 to 16. It is for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Pupils may also have social and emotional needs, autism, hearing or vision needs, physical needs, or other health needs. Daily nursing support is not needed at this site.

East SILC also runs two services for the whole of Leeds. These are:

• the Physical Difficulties and Medical Service
• the Medical Needs Teaching Service

The Medical Needs Teaching Service supports pupils at Leeds hospitals, Queenswood Education Centre, and Red Kite View.

Email:  info@eastsilc.org

Phone: 0113 293 0236

School website: https://www.eastsilc.org/

School SEND information: East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre - SEN Info Report (eastsilc.org)

Pivot is a caring and supportive place for children and young people. It supports learners with autism, social and emotional needs, and other learning needs.

The school uses approaches that help children feel safe and understood. Staff use trauma‑informed practice and follow Autism Education Trust (AET) guidance to support learning and wellbeing.

Each child is important at Pivot. Every learner is different and has their own needs and experiences. The school offers different learning pathways to match each child and help them make progress.

Pivot believes all learners can achieve. Staff set high but realistic goals and give the right support. The aim is to help young people understand the world, do their best, and build skills for life after school.

Address: Unit 7, York road Killingbeck Drive, Leeds  LS14 6UF

Email: info@pivot-group.co.uk

Phone: 0113 320 4069

School website: www.pivot-group.uk

West Oaks School is a generic special school for pupils aged from 2 to 19.

West Oaks is one school for 440 pupils based across three sites:

• Woodhouse Learning (240 pupils)
• Boston Spa Learning (121 pupils)
• Headingley Learning (79 pupils).

At West Oaks School, they educate pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and those with a diagnosis of Autism (ASC).

All pupils have an Education, Health, and Care Plan.

Their curriculum is structured into five pathways, considering pupils’ starting points whilst ensuring high aspirations for all. The five pathways are Foundations, Footsteps, Stepping Stones, Reaching High and Moving On.

Each pathway has a distinct rationale and framework and is summarised within a pathway rationale document that can be found on the school website

The Foundations pathway (EYFS/KS1) is based at Woodhouse Learning only.

Footsteps (Engagements Steps) pathway is based at Woodhouse Learning and Boston Spa Learning.

Stepping Stones (Progression Steps 1-3) and Reaching High (Progression Steps 4-10) Pathways educate pupils at KS2/KS3/KS4 at all three sites. The majority of pupils across the school are accessing the Stepping Stones pathway. The Moving On pathway (KS5) is predominantly based at the Boston Spa Learning site but a small number of pupils can be educated at Headingley and Woodhouse Learning too.

West Oaks prides itself on excellence for everyone within their school community and all sites benefit from high quality indoor and outdoor teaching and learning spaces.

Address: Buckingham Road, Leeds, LS6 1BP

Email: info@westoaksschool.co.uk 

Phone: 0113 323 5871

School website: www.westoaksschool.co.uk

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and The Future Steps Hub (Post 16) based at The White Rose Business Park. 

All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs and a diagnosis of Autism.  Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.  

The Curriculum is divided into 3 pathways to support the diverse needs of learners.  These pathways are, The Informal Teaching and Learning Group, the Semi-Formal Teaching and Learning Group and the Formal Teaching and Learning Group. 

Main Site hosts learners from all three pathways, including Post 16 learners who still require provision within the main school setting such as for health, regulation or communication. 

Broomfield learners at Rodillian and Windmill have some access to inclusion where appropriate. 

The Future Steps Hub caters for learners who are becoming more consistently regulated but still need support to access the community, develop independent living skills and/or work towards employment.

The school is on schedule to be rebuilt and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027.  They are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.

Address: 8 Broom Place, Belle Isle, Leeds, LS10 3JP

Email: broomfield@broomfieldschool.org.uk

Phone: 0113 277 1603

School website: www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

Co-op Academy Brierley is a new Special Educational Needs school supporting pupils with SEND aged 4-16 and currently has 250 children on roll at the site on Cross Green Lane. The school opened its doors in 2023.

Co-op Academy Brierley supports pupils with a wide range of SEND, including children with autistic spectrum condition, cognition and learning difficulties and physical or sensory disabilities.

The school has enhanced facilities and resources to support its pupils and benefits from a specialist curriculum delivered by expert teaching staff. Students benefit from state of the art provision such as an immersive sensory room, as well as specialist teaching rooms to ensure coverage of the full national curriculum. The setting also has a wide range of outdoor provision including a farm, forest area, sensory play area and 3G all weather sports pitch.

Places at the school are allocated to children with Education, Health and Care plans through Leeds City Council’s SENSAP team following statutory assessment under the SEND Code of Practice.

Address: Cross Green Lane, Leeds

Email: info.brierley@coopacademies.co.uk

Phone: 0113 323 0073

School website: https://brierley.coopacademies.co.uk

Lighthouse is a school for young people aged 11 to 19 with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or related communication disorder.

They offer a highly personalised education which combines national curriculum with vocational subjects and valuable life, social and communication skills’.

Address: Arthington House, Hospital Lane, Cookridge, LS16 6QB

Email: admin@lighthouseschool.co.uk

Phone: 0113 457 0605

School website: www.lighthouseschool.co.uk

At GMA Secondary students have similar needs as those in our primary school, and are able to remain within our Post-16 provision until they are 19 years of age.

As in the primary school, pupils at GMA Secondary are in classes that reflect a combination of their age and Key Stage as well as their area of need. At the core of their learning is English / Literacy, Mathematics / Numeracy, Science, and PSHE – which all of their pupils will study. Pupils benefit from specialist teachers for these key areas of the curriculum. As learners progress through the school appropriate qualifications (such as Functional Skills if appropriate) and life skill development (such as Food Technology) become key.

At certain points in the term themes and projects are developed using a whole school collaborative approach where classes are joined together so that pupils will benefit from working with a range of other students and staff members.

Address: Back Lane, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8LS

Email: info@greenmeadows.org.ok

Phone: 0113 831 3222

School website: www.greenmeadows.org.uk

West SILC is a community special school, for learners aged 2–19 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). As a generic special school, we support children and young people with a wide range of needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, complex and multiple learning needs (CMLN), autism and communication needs, SEMH, and sensory or physical needs. Our provision is organised across specialist pathways and multiple sites to ensure every learner is educated in the environment that best meets their individual needs. Facilities include hydrotherapy, rebound therapy, sensory integration spaces, therapeutic and life-skills environments, and specialist post-16 preparation for adulthood centres. Through personalised curricula, Total Communication approaches, the Engagement Model, inclusive mainstream partnerships, and strong therapeutic support, we create meaningful, engaging learning experiences that promote independence, wellbeing and successful preparation for adulthood.

West SILC has 8 distinctive Curriculum Pathways to meet the diverse range of learners. These pathways are carefully organised across 7 different sites in the West of the City- Milestone Site, Farnley partnership, Hollybush Partnership, Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Partnership, Post 16 (Powerhouse Life Changing), and West AIP. 

Address: 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 6HL

Email: info@westsilc.org

Phone: 0113 3862450

School website: www.westsilc.co.uk

The school is a coeducational, boarding and day school for pupils with sensory and communication need, where spoken language is used.

All pupils are taught by teachers with additional qualifications in deafness or multi-sensory impairments.

The school classrooms are acoustically treated and benefit from Soundfield technology. There is a resident audiologist and health and medical needs are coordinated by the school nurse and supported by a programme of personal, social and health education.

There are strong links with the local child and adolescent mental health team who specialise in working with deaf young people.

The school also has a team of highly specialised speech and language therapists who deliver both individual and group therapy sessions to all pupils.

Address: Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6DF

Email: info@stjohns.org.uk

Phone: 01937 842 144

School website: www.stjohns.org.uk

Penny Field School is a small school which meets the needs of learners with severe and complex needs. They have 60 pupils on role who follow a bespoke curriculum and who have access to many specialist staff, equipment and resources.

The school has seven classrooms and four care suites with full tracking, a dedicated rebound room, hydrotherapy pool and a purpose-built sensory room. Their outside provision includes a wheelchai r accessible roundabout and swing, sensory garden and greenhouse. The Early Years class also has their own outdoor space, which they have access to throughout the day.

Address: Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD

Email: info@nwsilc.org

Phone: 0113 3368 282

School website: www.pennyfield.org.uk

The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is one of the largest specialist settings in the North of England. It has three main sites:

John Jamieson (2-19) for pupils with severe, profound and complex needs including hearing, visual impairments, autism spectrum disorder, and other significant health conditions where medical support is required from the nursing team.

Jack Clark (4-11) for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties including social and emotional needs, autism, hearing, visual, physical and other health needs not requiring daily medical intervention from the nursing team.

Roger Cannon (11-16) for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties including social and emotional needs, autism, hearing, visual, physical and other health needs not requiring daily medical intervention from the nursing team.

The East SILC is a complex organisation which also leads and manages the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service and the Medical Needs Teaching Service, which includes sites at both Leeds hospitals, Queenswood Education Centre and Red Kite View.

Email:  info@eastsilc.org

Phone: 0113 293 0236 

School website: https://www.eastsilc.org/

School SEND information: East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre - SEN Info Report (eastsilc.org)

Pivot is a caring and supportive place for children and young people. It helps learners who have Autism, social and emotional needs, or other learning challenges.

The school uses trauma-informed approaches to make sure every learner feels safe and supported. Staff follow the Autism Education Trust (AET) principles to give the best care and teaching.

Every child is at the centre of what Pivot does. Each learner is unique, with their own experiences and needs. The school offers learning pathways that match each child’s needs and help them succeed.

Pivot believes all learners can achieve. Staff set high goals and give support so every child can reach their own targets. The aim is to help young people understand the world, achieve their best, and gain skills for life after school.

Purpose

To give every child equal chances and choices for life.

Mission

• Deliver great teaching and strong support for every child.
• Provide services so school staff can give more to children.
• Grow quickly so more children can get help.
• Invest in staff to make this possible.

Values

Positive | Resilient | Different | Passionate | Collaborative

Address: Unit 7, York road Killingbeck Drive, Leeds  LS14 6UF

Email: info@pivot-group.co.uk

Phone: 0113 320 4069

School website: www.pivot-group.uk

Springwell Academy are SEMH secondary schools in Leeds.

There are three sites

• North Site: Woodnook Drive, Tinshill, LS16 6DY
• South Site: Middleton Road, Leeds, LS10 3JA
• East Site: Brooklands View, Seacroft, LS14 6XR

Email: office@springwellacademyleeds.org

Phone: 0113 487 0555

School website: https://springwellacademyleeds.org/ 

 School SEND information: https://springwellacademyleeds.org/send/