Best Special Needs Schools in Essex
11 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Essex, 11 special schools cater to children with SEND, accounting for 0.8% of all schools in the county, with a total of 1,214 pupils.
- These special schools in Essex have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- With a pupil-teacher ratio of 8.68, significantly better than the national average of 18.10, and 43.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these schools provide targeted support.
- Special schools in Essex have a persistent absence rate of 35.5%, higher than the national rate of 20.0%, and spend £27,690 per pupil, significantly more than the national average.
Children's Support Service
Ofsted
Good
Wickford, SS11 7JZ
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils91
P/T Ratio3.6
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Ofsted
Good
Rochford, SS4 1RB
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio1.3
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Ofsted
Outstanding
Colchester, CO4 5HG
PRU · Primary · Ages 13–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils7
P/T Ratio1.7
The Edith Borthwick School
Ofsted
Good
Braintree, CM7 2YN
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.9%
Pupils241
P/T Ratio8.8
St John's RC School (Essex)
Ofsted
Good
Woodford Bridge, IG8 8AX
Special · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.7%
Pupils102
P/T Ratio–
Shorefields School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 6HF
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence14.0%
Pupils162
P/T Ratio10.4
Glenwood School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Benfleet, SS7 4LW
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.4%
Pupils248
P/T Ratio9.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 special needs schools in Essex, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 35% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,690 | £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.