Best Special Needs Schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
9 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, there are 9 special schools, accounting for 3.2% of the total 285 schools in the area, with a total of 967 pupils.
- All 7 inspected special schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 1 Outstanding and 6 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in special schools across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is 5.98, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, with 39.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Special schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a persistent absence rate of 33.6%, higher than the national rate of 20.0%, and spend £34,311 per pupil, compared to the national average of £7,460.
Langside School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 5BN
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence15.5%
Pupils32
P/T Ratio–
Victoria Education Centre
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH13 6AS
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence16.1%
Pupils128
P/T Ratio–
Winchelsea School
Ofsted
Good
Poole, BH12 4LL
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.0%
Pupils235
P/T Ratio7.8
Christchurch Learning Centre
Ofsted
Good
Christchurch, BH23 1PJ
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio3.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 special needs schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 34% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £34,311 | £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.