Best Special Needs Schools in Dudley
7 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Dudley, there are 7 special schools, accounting for 3.2% of all schools, providing support to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Ofsted inspections show 83.3% of special schools in Dudley are Good or Outstanding, with 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good out of 6 inspected.
- Special schools in Dudley have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.07, and 50.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national average.
- With 699 pupils, special schools in Dudley have a higher persistent absence rate of 34.5%, and spend £30,245 per pupil, compared to the national average of £7,460.
Sycamore Short Stay School
Ofsted
Good
Dudley, DY1 3QE
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–15
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils16
P/T Ratio4.8
Sutton School
Ofsted
Good
Dudley, DY1 2DU
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio8.1
RS
Rosewood School
Ofsted
Good
Bilston, WV14 8XJ
Special · Primary · Ages 9–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected0%
Absence17.4%
Pupils48
P/T Ratio4.7
PM
Pens Meadow School
Ofsted
Good
Pensnett, DY5 4LN
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence13.2%
Pupils145
P/T Ratio8.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 special needs schools in Dudley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 35% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £30,245 | £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.