Best Special Needs Schools in Derbyshire
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Derbyshire is home to 5 special schools, accounting for 0.6% of all schools in the area, with a total of 478 pupils being supported.
- The special schools in Derbyshire have a pupil-teacher ratio of 6.68, significantly lower than the national average, and 54.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- Ofsted inspections have rated 80.0% of Derbyshire's special schools as Good or Outstanding, with 1 school rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good out of 5 inspected.
- The special schools in Derbyshire have a persistent absence rate of 30.7%, and spend £33,103 per pupil, with 6.1% of pupils having English as an additional language.
Swanwick School and Sports College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Alfreton, DE55 1AR
Special · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.7%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio5.1
HH
Holly House Special School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Chesterfield, S41 9QR
Special · Primary · Ages 7–14
KS2 Expected0%
Absence24.0%
Pupils43
P/T Ratio3.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Derbyshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 31% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £33,103 | £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.