Best Special Needs Schools in Dorchester
2 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Dorchester, 5.1% of special schools, totalling 2 schools, are available for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Of the 2 inspected special schools in Dorchester, 50.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Good and 1 Requires Improvement rating.
- Special schools in Dorchester have a low pupil-teacher ratio of 5.80, supporting 53 pupils with special educational needs, which is 22.6% of pupils with SEND.
- Compared to national averages, special schools in Dorchester have 66.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and a high spending per pupil of £27,735.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 special needs schools in Dorchester, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorchester | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 5.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,735 | £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.