Best Special Needs Schools in Bournemouth
2 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Bournemouth, 2 special schools (1.5% of 132) cater to children with special educational needs, accounting for 411 pupils across the area.
- Both inspected special schools in Bournemouth have achieved a high rating, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0% for Good or Outstanding schools.
- Special schools in Bournemouth have a significantly higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 42.8%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a lower percentage of pupils with English as an additional language at 14.8% compared to 19.5% nationally.
- The special schools in Bournemouth have a very low pupil-teacher ratio of 5.10, and a high spending per pupil of £38,533, which is significantly above the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 special needs schools in Bournemouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bournemouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 30% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 5.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £38,533 | £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.