Wiltshire has 18 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 82% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 12 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleford School | Outstanding | 27 Feb 2015 | SP3 |
| Notton House School | Outstanding | 21 Jan 2026 | SN15 |
| Appleford School | Good | 16 Oct 2025 | SP3 |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park | Good | 28 Nov 2024 | SN25 |
| Coombe House School | Good | 3 Jul 2025 | SP7 |
| Downland School | Good | 19 Mar 2019 | SN10 |
| Exeter House Special School | Good | 14 Sept 2017 | SP1 |
| Meadow Bridge School | Expected | 7 Jul 2026 | SN6 |
| On Track Education Centre Westbury | Expected | 2 Jun 2026 | BA13 |
| Robins Way School | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | SP4 |
| Silverwood School | Good | 4 Jul 2023 | SN10 |
| The Eaves Learning Centre | Good | 27 Mar 2025 | BA13 |
| The Spires | Good | 8 Feb 2024 | SP1 |
| The Springfields Academy | Strong | 28 Apr 2026 | SN11 |
| Compass Community School Athelstan Park | Requires improvement | 13 Feb 2025 | BA13 |
| Melksham House School | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | SN12 |
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) | Needs attention | 7 Jul 2026 | SP2 |
| Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust) | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | BA13 |