Best Special Needs Schools in Bristol
6 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Bristol is home to 6 special schools, making up 1.6% of all schools in the area, with a total of 675 pupils being catered to.
- All 6 special schools in Bristol have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 1 Outstanding and 5 Good ratings, surpassing the national average.
- The special schools in Bristol have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.46, and 54.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the targeted support provided.
- Special schools in Bristol have a higher percentage of pupils with English as an additional language at 25.9%, and a significant spending per pupil of £37,141, reflecting the tailored education provided to pupils with special needs.
New Fosseway School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS13 0RG
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence13.5%
Pupils147
P/T Ratio6.9
BH
Bristol Hospital Education Service
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bristol, BS6 5JL
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils62
P/T Ratio7.5
CS
Claremont School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS9 4LR
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence21.1%
Pupils70
P/T Ratio5.6
KS
Kingsweston School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS11 0UT
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence11.1%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio6.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 special needs schools in Bristol, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 46% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £37,141 | £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.