Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools
List of Approved Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools.
Case Studies
Antrim & Newtownabbey
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Cross PS | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Ballyclare Nursery School | Nursery | Ballyclare | Learning (Special)* | Nursery | |
| Ballycraigy Primary School | Primary | Antrim | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Ballyhenry Primary School | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Ballyhenry Primary School | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | Yes |
| Carnmoney Primary School | Primary | Glengormley | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Crumlin Integrated Primary School | Primary | Crumlin | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Earlview Primary School | Primary | Glengormley | Learning (Special) | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Earlview Primary School | Primary | Glengormley | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Hollybank Primary School | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Hollybank Primary School | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Parkhall Primary School | Primary | Antrim | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Parkhall Primary School | Primary | Antrim | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Randalstown Central PS | Primary | Randalstown | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Rathcoole Primary School | Primary | Newtownabbey | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Round Tower Integrated Primary School | Primary | Antrim | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Six Mile Integrated Primary School | Primary | Antrim | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Bernard's Primary School, Newtownabbey | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St James' Primary School, Newtownabbey | Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's Primary School, Antrim | Primary | Antrim | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary's on the Hill, Belfast | Primary | Newtownabbey | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Abbey Community College | Post Primary | Newtownabbey | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Abbey Community College | Post Primary | Newtownabbey | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 10 | |
| Ballyclare Secondary School | Post Primary | Ballyclare | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Crumlin Integrated College | Post Primary | Crumlin | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 and Year 9 | |
| Integrated College Glengormley | Post Primary | Newtownabbey | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Integrated College Glengormley | Post Primary | Newtownabbey | Hearing Impairment | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Parkhall Integrated College | Post Primary | Antrim | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Ards and North Down
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownards Nursery School | Nursery | Newtownards | Learning (Special)* | Nursery | |
| Ballywalter Primary School | Primary | Ballywalter | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Bloomfield Primary School | Primary | Bangor | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Castle Gardens Primary School | Primary | Newtownards | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Kilcooley Primary School | Primary | Bangor | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Kilcooley Primary School | Primary | Bangor | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary | |
| Kilcooley Primary School | Primary | Bangor | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Kirkistown Primary School | Primary | Newtownards | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Portaferry | Primary | Newtownards | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 and Primary 4 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Kircubbin | Primary | Kircubbin | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Towerview Primary School | Primary | Bangor | Learning | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Victoria PS, Ballyhalbert | Primary | Ballyhalbert | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Victoria PS, Ballyhalbert | Primary | Ballyhalbert | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Victoria PS, Newtownards | Primary | Newtownards | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 and Primary 4 | Yes |
| Westwinds Primary School | Primary | Newtownards | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Glastry College | Post Primary | Ballyhalbert | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Movilla High School | Post Primary | Newtownards | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Priory College | Post Primary | Holywood | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armagh Christian Brothers' | Primary | Armagh | Learning | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Armagh Christian Brothers' | Primary | Armagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Ballyoran Primary School | Primary | Portadown | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Bridge Integrated Primary School | Primary | Banbridge | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Carrick Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Carrick Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Carrick Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Dickson Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Drumgor Primary School | Primary | Craigavon | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to P2 | |
| Edenderry Primary School | Primary | Portadown | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Edenderry Primary School | Primary | Portadown | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Edenderry Primary School | Primary | Banbridge | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Edenderry Primary School | Primary | Banbridge | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Fair Hill Primary School | Primary | Dromara | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Gilford Primary School | Primary | Craigavon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Lurgan Model Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Markethill Primary School | Primary | Armagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Millington Primary School | Primary | Portadown | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 4 | |
| Mount St Catherine's Primary School | Primary | Armagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Mount St Catherine's Primary School | Primary | Armagh | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Portadown Integrated Primary School | Primary | Portadown | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Poyntzpass Primary School | Primary | Banbridge | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Seagoe Primary School | Primary | Portadown | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Anthony's Primary School | Primary | Craigavon | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Anthony's Primary School | Primary | Craigavon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Brendan's Primary School (Craigavon) | Primary | Craigavon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Brendan's Primary School (Craigavon) | Primary | Craigavon | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to P2 | |
| St Francis Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St John's Primary School, Gilford | Primary | Craigavon | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to P2 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Banbridge | Primary | Banbridge | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Banbridge | Primary | Banbridge | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Mary’s Primary School, Derrymore | Primary | Craigavon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Armagh | Primary | Armagh | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| The Armstrong Primary School | Primary | Armagh | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| The Armstrong Primary School | Primary | Armagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Tullygally Primary School | Primary | Lurgan | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Banbridge High School | Post Primary | Banbridge | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Banbridge High School | Post Primary | Banbridge | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Craigavon Integrated College | Post Primary | Craigavon | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| City of Armagh High School | Post Primary | Armagh | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| City of Armagh High School | Post Primary | Armagh | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Clounagh Junior High School | Post Primary | Portadown | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Lismore Comprehensive School | Post Primary | Craigavon | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Lismore Comprehensive School | Post Primary | Craigavon | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Lurgan Junior High School | Post Primary | Lurgan | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 10 | |
| St John the Baptist College, Portadown | Post Primary | Portadown | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St John the Baptist College, Portadown | Post Primary | Portadown | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's College, Banbridge | Post Primary | Banbridge | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's High School, Keady | Post Primary | Armagh | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Tandragee Junior High School | Post Primary | Tandragee | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Belfast
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brefne Nursery School | Nursery | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Nursery | |
| Carr's Glen Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Maria Goretti Nursery School | Nursery | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Nursery | |
| Shaftesbury Nursery School | Nursery | Belfast | Learning (Special) * | Nursery | |
| Belvoir Park Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Belvoir Park Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Blackmountain PS, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Blackmountain PS, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | Yes |
| Bunscoil Phobal Feirste PS | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Christ the Redeemer Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Cregagh Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Hearing Impairment | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Currie Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Currie Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Speech and Language | Primary 3 and Primary 4 | |
| Dundela Infants Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Dunmurry Primary School (Nursery Unit) | Primary | Dunmurry | Learning (Special)* | Nursery | |
| Edenbrooke Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Elmgrove Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Elmgrove Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Fane Street Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Glenwood Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Glenwood Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Good Shepherd Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Harding Memorial Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Harding Memorial Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Child Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Cross Girls PS, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Cross Boys' Primary | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Evangelist Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Holy Evangelist Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Rosary Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Rosary Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Leadhill Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Knockbreda Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Malvern Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Malvern Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Mercy Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Springhill Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Columban's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Scoil an Fuiseoige | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Strandtown Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | Yes |
| St Clare's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St John the Baptist Primary School, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Kieran's Primary School, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Kieran's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea PS, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Matthew's Primary School, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| St Oliver Plunkett Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Paul's Primary School, Belfast | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Teresa's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Teresa's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Teresa's Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Taughmonagh Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Taughmonagh Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Wheatfield Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Wheatfield Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| All Saints College | Post Primary | Belfast | Learning | Year 11 | |
| Ashfield Boys High School | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Coláiste Feirste | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| De La Salle College | Post Primary | Belfast | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| De La Salle College | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Mercy College | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Colm’s High School, Belfast | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | Yes |
| St Joseph's College, Belfast (St Vincent's Centre) | Post Primary | Belfast | Behavioural | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Victoria College | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 10 | Yes |
Causeway Coast & Glens
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
| Ballykelly Primary School | Primary | Limavady | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Ballykelly Primary School | Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School | Primary | Ballymoney | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Ballymoney Model Controlled Integrated Primary School | Primary | Ballymoney | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Ballysally Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Carnalridge Primary School | Primary | Portrush | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Castleroe Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Cloughmills Primary School | Primary | Ballymoney | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| D. H. Christie Memorial Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| D. H. Christie Memorial Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Drumachose Primary School | Primary | Limavady | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Dunseverick PS | Primary | Dunseverick | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Faughanvale PS | Primary | Greysteel | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Gaelscoil Léim an Mhadaidh | Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Harpur's Hill Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Lislagan Primary School, Ballymoney | Primary | Ballymoney | Social Communication | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Killowen Primary School, Coleraine | Primary | Coleraine | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Kilrea Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Limavady Central PS | Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Millburn Primary School, Coleraine | Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Macosquin Primary School | Primary | Coleraine | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Portstewart Primary School | Primary | Portstewart | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Roe Valley Integrated Primary School | Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St Brigid's Primary School, Ballymoney | Primary | Ballymoney | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Colum's PS | Primary | Portstewart | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St John's Primary School, Coleraine | Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's PS | Primary | Dunloy | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Malachy's Primary School, Coleraine | Primary | Coleraine | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Straidbilly Primary School | Primary | Ballymoney | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 and Primary 2 | |
| Termoncanice Primary School | Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Termoncanice Primary School | Primary | Limavady | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Ballymoney High School | Post Primary | Ballymoney | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Ballymoney High School | Post Primary | Ballymoney | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Coleraine College | Post Primary | Coleraine | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Coleraine College | Post Primary | Coleraine | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Gaelchalaiste Dhoire | Post Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Limavady High School | Post Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Limavady High School | Post Primary | Limavady | Learning | Year 8 to Year 10 | Yes |
| Our Lady of Lourdes High School | Post Primary | Ballymoney | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes High School | Post Primary | Ballymoney | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Mary's High School Limavady | Post Primary | Limavady | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Mary's High School Limavady | Post Primary | Limavady | Learning | Year 8 to Year 10 | Yes |
Derry City & Strabane
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Chapel Road Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 2 | |
| Cumber Claudy Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Drumahoe Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Ebrington Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Ebrington Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Eglinton Primary School | Primary | Eglinton | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Fountain Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh PS | Primary | Strabane | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Glendermott PS | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Hollybush PS | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Londonderry Model Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Newbuildings Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Oakgrove Integrated Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Sion Mills Primary | Primary | Strabane | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Anne's Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Anne's Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 3 to Primary 4 | |
| St Brigid's Primary School, Carnhill | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Catherine's Primary School | Primary | Strabane | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Catherine's Primary School | Primary | Strabane | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Columba's Primary School, Clady | Primary | Clady | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to P2 | |
| St Eugene's Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St John’s Primary School, Bligh’s Lane | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | Yes |
| St Mary's Primary School, Strabane | Primary | Strabane | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Oliver Plunkett Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Patrick’s Primary School, Pennyburn | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Steelstown Primary School | Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Cross College, Strabane | Post Primary | Strabane | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 10 | |
| Lisneal College | Post Primary | Londonderry | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Lisneal College | Post Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Brigid's College, Carnhill | Post Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's Boys' College, Londonderry (Creggan) | Post Primary | Londonderry | Social Communication / Autism /Speech and Language | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's Boys' College, Londonderry (Creggan) | Post Primary | Londonderry | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Fermanagh & Omagh
| School name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley Primary School | Primary | Omagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Enniskillen Integrated Primary School | Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Enniskillen Model Primary | Primary | Enniskillen | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Gibson Primary School | Primary | Omagh | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Holy Family Primary School, Junior Site | Primary | Omagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen | Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen | Primary | Enniskillen | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, Enniskillen | Primary | Enniskillen | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Jones Memorial Primary School | Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Jones Memorial Primary School | Primary | Enniskillen | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Kesh Primary School | Primary | Enniskillen | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Lisbellaw Primary School, Enniskillen | Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Omagh County Primary School | Primary | Omagh | Learning | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Omagh County Primary School | Primary | Omagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Davog’s Primary School, Belleek | Primary | Enniskillen | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St Paul’s Primary School, Irvinestown | Primary | Enniskillen | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Drumragh Integrated College | Post Primary | Omagh | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 10 | Yes |
| Erne Integrated College | Post Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Fanchea's College | Post Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's College, Enniskillen | Post Primary | Enniskillen | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Lisburn & Castlereagh
| School Name | Type | Town | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymacward PS | Primary | Lisburn | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Carr Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Social Communication | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Carryduff Primary School | Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Fort Hill Integrated Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Knockmore Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Knockmore Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Millenium Primary School | Primary | Saintfield | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| Old Warren Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Seymour Hill Primary | Primary | Belfast | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Colman’s Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Colman's Primary School | Primary | Lisburn | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Breda Academy | Post Primary | Belfast | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Dundonald High School | Post Primary | Belfast | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Fort Hill Integrated College | Post Primary | Lisburn | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's Academy, Lisburn | Post Primary | Lisburn | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Mid & East Antrim
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena County Primary School | Primary | Ballymena | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Dunclug Primary School | Primary | Ballymena | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Harryville Primary School | Primary | Ballymena | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Linn Primary School | Primary | Larne | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Moyle Primary School | Primary | Larne | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Moyle Primary School | Primary | Larne | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | Carrickfergus | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Olderfleet Primary School | Primary | Larne | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Anthony's Primary School | Primary | Larne | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Greenlough | Primary | Ballymena | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Nicholas’ Primary School, Carrickfergus | Primary | Carrickfergus | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Victoria Primary School | Primary | Carrickfergus | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Victoria Primary School | Primary | Carrickfergus | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Woodlawn Primary School | Primary | Carrickfergus | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Carrickfergus Academy | Post Primary | Carrickfergus | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 11 | |
| Dunclug College | Post Primary | Ballymena | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Dunclug College | Post Primary | Ballymena | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Larne High School | Post Primary | Larne | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Larne High School | Post Primary | Larne | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's College, Ballymena | Post Primary | Ballymena | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's College, Ballymena | Post Primary | Ballymena | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Mid Ulster
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augher Central Primary School | Primary | Augher | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Ballytrea Primary School | Primary | Dungannon | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | Yes |
| Castledawson PS | Primary | Castledawson | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 2 | |
| Cookstown Primary School | Primary | Cookstown | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Cookstown Primary School | Primary | Cookstown | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Dungannon Primary School | Primary | Dungannon | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Dungannon Primary School | Primary | Dungannon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Dungannon Primary School | Primary | Dungannon | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, Cookstown | Primary | Cookstown | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, Cookstown | Primary | Cookstown | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | Dungannon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | Yes |
| Maghera PS | Primary | Primary | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 and Primary 2 | |
| Magherafelt Primary School | Primary | Magherafelt | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Magherafelt Primary School | Primary | Magherafelt | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Primate Dixon Memorial Primary School | Primary | Coalisland | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Primate Dixon Memorial Primary School | Primary | Coalisland | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Brigid’s Primary School, Knockloughrim | Primary | Magherafelt | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Malachy’s Primary School, Drummullan | Primary | Magherafelt | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St Mary's Primary School, Glenview | Primary | Maghera | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Glenview | Primary | Maghera | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Greenlough, Portglenone | Primary | Ballymena | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary's Primary School, Pomeroy | Primary | Dungannon | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Annaghmore | Primary | Dungannon | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 4 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Donaghmore | Primary | Dungannon | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 4 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Dungannon | Primary | Dungannon | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Dungannon | Primary | Dungannon | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Dungannon | Primary | Dungannon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Dungannon | Primary | Dungannon | Speech and Language | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Dungannon | Primary | Dungannon | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Patrick’s Primary School, Maghera | Primary | Maghera | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Mullinhoe | Primary | Dungannon | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Trea's PS, Ballyronan, Magherafelt | Primary | Magherafelt | Learning (Special) * | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Walker Memorial PS | Primary | Dungannon | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Cookstown High School | Post Primary | Cookstown | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Drumglass High School | Post Primary | Dungannon | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Drumglass High School | Post Primary | Dungannon | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Holy Trinity College - Cookstown | Post Primary | Cookstown | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Holy Trinity College - Cookstown | Post Primary | Cookstown | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Magherafelt High School | Post Primary | Magherafelt | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Ciaran's High School | Post Primary | Dungannon | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's College, Coalisland | Post Primary | Coalisland | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's College, Coalisland | Post Primary | Coalisland | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's College, Maghera | Post Primary | Maghera | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Patrick's College, Maghera | Post Primary | Maghera | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 |
Newry Mourne & Down
| School Name | Type | Town | Specialist Provision Type | Operational Year Groups | New for 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annalong Primary School | Primary | Newry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| Christ the King PS, Drumaness | Primary | Drumaness | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Cumran Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Downpatrick Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Downpatrick Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| Kilkeel Primary School | Primary | Kilkeel | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Brigid's Primary School, Downpatrick | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Brigid's Primary School, Downpatrick | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 4 | |
| St Clare's Abbey Primary School | Primary | Newry | Physical | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Colman’s Primary School, Kilkeel | Primary | Kilkeel | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Colman’s Primary School, Kilkeel | Primary | Kilkeel | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Colmcille's Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Colmcille's Primary School | Primary | Downpatrick | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 2 | |
| St Columbans Primary School | Primary | Kilkeel | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Dallan's Primary School | Primary | Warrenpoint | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's Convent Primary School, Newry | Primary | Newry | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's Convent Primary School, Newry | Primary | Newry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's Primary School, Bessbrook | Primary | Bessbrook | Learning | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's Primary School, Bessbrook | Primary | Bessbrook | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Joseph's PS, Carnacaville (Newcastle) | Primary | Newcastle | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Malachy's Primary School, Castlewellan | Primary | Castlewellan | Learning (Special) Social Communication / Autism | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Malachy's Primary School, Castlewellan | Primary | Castlewellan | Learning (Special) | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Mary's Primary School | Primary | Aughlisnafin | Learning (Special) | Primary 1 and Primary 2 | |
| St Mary's Primary School | Primary | Ardglass | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St Mary’s Primary School (Killyleagh) | Primary | Killyleagh | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Mary’s Primary School (Killyleagh) | Primary | Killyleagh | Learning | Primary 5 to Primary 7 | |
| St Mary’s Primary School (Killyleagh) | Primary | Killyleagh | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | Yes |
| St Mary's Primary School, Mullaghbawn | Primary | Newry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| St Moninna’s Primary School | Primary | Newry | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Moninna’s Primary School | Primary | Newry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| St Nicholas' Primary School | Primary | Ardglass | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 4 | |
| St Patrick's PS, Newry | Primary | Newry | Learning (Special)* | Nursery to Primary 2 | |
| St Ronan's Primary School | Primary | Newry | Social Communication / Autism | Primary 1 to Primary 7 | |
| Windsor Hill Primary School | Primary | Newry | Learning (Special)* | Primary 1 to Primary 4 | |
| Blackwater Integrated College | Post Primary | Downpatrick | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Kilkeel High School | Post Primary | Kilkeel | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Lecale Trinity Grammar School | Post Primary | Downpatrick | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Newry High School | Post Primary | Newry | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| Newry High School | Post Primary | Newry | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Colmcille's High School, Crossgar | Post Primary | Crossgar | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's Boys' High School, Newry | Post Primary | Newry | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Joseph's High School, Crossmaglen | Post Primary | Crossmaglen | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Louis Grammar School | Post Primary | Kilkeel | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Malachy's High School, Castlewellan | Post Primary | Castlewellan | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Mark's High School, Warrenpoint | Post Primary | Warrenpoint | Physical | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Mark's High School, Warrenpoint | Post Primary | Warrenpoint | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Mark's High School, Warrenpoint | Post Primary | Warrenpoint | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 10 | Yes |
| St Paul's High School, Bessbrook | Post Primary | Bessbrook | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| St Paul's High School, Bessbrook | Post Primary | Bessbrook | Learning | Year 8 to Year 12 | |
| The High School Ballynahinch | Post Primary | Ballynahinch | Social Communication / Autism | Year 8 to Year 12 |
* Learning (Special) are Specialist Provisions for children presenting with severe learning difficulties