Best Special Needs Schools in Chester
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Chester, 3 special schools (2.4% of 125 in the area) cater to children with special needs, accounting for 313 pupils across the city.
- These schools in Chester have a high Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 3 inspected.
- The special schools have a low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.92, and 40.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a higher rate than the national average.
- With 0.3% of pupils having special educational needs, these schools have a significantly higher SEN percentage, and spend £26,330 per pupil, compared to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Chester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chester | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 31% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £26,330 | £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.