Best Special Needs Schools in Bolton
7 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Bolton, there are 7 special schools, accounting for 2.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 716 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections show 85.7% of Bolton's special schools are Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Bolton's special schools is 5.24, significantly lower than the national average, reflecting tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Bolton's special schools have 43.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average, with a spending per pupil of £30,236.
Green Fold School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bolton, BL4 0NS
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.5%
Pupils172
P/T Ratio5.9
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Rumworth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bolton, BL3 4TP
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.7%
Pupils361
P/T Ratio5.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 special needs schools in Bolton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bolton | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 32% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 5.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £30,236 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.