These were the first type of specialist schools, beginning in 1994.

It was Bristol's first specialist school - a technology college since 1997.

In 2005, it was designated a specialist school for languages.

As a specialist school they receive additional funding which will be in excess of £400,000 over the next four years.

The school has recently become a specialist school for humanities.

This is with one of the specialist schools located around the country:

It is considered a specialist school for Cognition and Learning.

Following the completion of high school or a specialist school, students have the opportunity to attend university.

The Scottish Government has rejected plans for specialist schools as of 2005.

By 2009 some 900 schools (30% of specialist schools) had achieved this status.