Best Special Needs Schools in East Sussex
4 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- East Sussex is home to 4 special schools, accounting for 0.9% of all schools in the area, with a total of 255 pupils on roll.
- These schools have achieved an impressive Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average, and 1 school rated Outstanding out of 3 inspected.
- In East Sussex, 30.9% of special school pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, highlighting the specific needs of this cohort.
- Special schools in East Sussex have a persistent absence rate of 37.8%, significantly higher than the national rate of 20.0%, and a pupil-teacher ratio that supports 255 pupils with special educational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 special needs schools in East Sussex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 38% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,914 | £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.