Best Special Needs Schools in Exeter
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Exeter is home to 5 special schools, accounting for 3.2% of the total 158 schools in the area, with a total of 451 pupils being catered to.
- Ofsted inspections reveal that 80.0% of special schools in Exeter have achieved a Good or Outstanding rating, with 4 schools rated Good and 1 school rated Requires Improvement.
- Special schools in Exeter have a significantly higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 49.8%, and a lower proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 3.8%.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Exeter's special schools stands at 7.47, with spending per pupil reaching £30,305, and a persistent absence rate of 34.1% among students.
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Southbrook School
Ofsted
Good
Exeter, EX2 6JB
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.3%
Pupils139
P/T Ratio6.1
Barley Lane School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Exeter, EX4 1TA
Special · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence15.0%
Pupils76
P/T Ratio4.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Exeter, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Exeter | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 34% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £30,305 | £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.