Best Special Needs Schools in Canterbury
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Canterbury, 3 special schools (3.2% of 94 in total) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, with a total of 500 pupils.
- All 3 special schools in Canterbury inspected by Ofsted are rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a higher standard than the national average of 90.0%.
- The special schools in Canterbury have a pupil-teacher ratio of 7.43, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, and serve 58.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Special schools in Canterbury have a higher persistent absence rate of 41.9% and a spending per pupil of £25,347, which is significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Canterbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Canterbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 42% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,347 | £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.