Best Special Needs Schools in Durham
2 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Durham, 2 special schools (2.5% of 80 in total) cater to children with special needs, with a total of 450 pupils across the area.
- All 2 inspected special schools in Durham achieved a Good Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The special schools in Durham have a low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.56, and 67.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a rate significantly higher than the national average.
- Special schools in Durham have a spending per pupil of £32,469, and a persistent absence rate of 50.5%, with 0.9% of pupils having English as an additional language.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 special needs schools in Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 51% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £32,469 | £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.