Best Special Needs Schools in Calderdale
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Calderdale is home to 4 special schools, making up 1.9% of the total schools in the area, with a total of 639 pupils being catered to.
- All 4 special schools in Calderdale have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 3 schools achieving an Outstanding rating.
- The special schools in Calderdale have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 11.25 and a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 50.1%.
- Special schools in Calderdale have a higher persistent absence rate of 31.5% and significantly higher spending per pupil at £27,534, compared to national averages.
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Ofsted
Outstanding
Brighouse, HD6 3JW
Special · Primary · Ages 5–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.5%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio–
RH
Ravenscliffe High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Halifax, HX3 0RZ
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.5%
Pupils258
P/T Ratio13.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Calderdale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 31% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,534 | £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.