special educational needs (SEN) school
Harrow Council is planning a new special educational needs school to meet demand and reduce costs.
Harrow Council is developing a new special educational needs (SEN) school at 265 The Ridgeway, designed to accommodate 292 pupils. This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for SEN places within the borough, with all spaces anticipated to be utilised by Harrow children. A report to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in January 2026 outlined these plans.
The council anticipates annual savings of approximately £2 million from the new school, which was discussed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in January 2026. This saving is set against a current annual expenditure of around £8 million on SEN transport. The development may also free up mainstream school places for other children.
Key facts
- Harrow Council anticipates saving approximately £2 million annually with the new SEN school. Source
- The new SEN school in Harrow is designed to accommodate 292 pupils. Source
- Harrow Council currently spends around £8 million annually on SEN transport. Source
- The new SEN school is located at 265 The Ridgeway. Source
- The Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard about the new school in January 2026. Source
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