Best Special Needs Schools in Bridgwater
2 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Bridgwater, 3.2% of schools, or 2 out of 62, cater to special educational needs, providing essential support to pupils with SEND.
- Bridgwater's special schools have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90%, and comprising 0 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings.
- With a total of 306 pupils, Bridgwater's special schools have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.97, allowing for more individualised attention and support for students with special needs.
- At 45.1%, a significant proportion of pupils in Bridgwater's special schools are eligible for free school meals, and they also have a higher persistent absence rate of 29.6% compared to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 special needs schools in Bridgwater, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bridgwater | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 30% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £29,726 | £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.