Best Special Needs Schools in Folkestone
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Folkestone, 3 special schools (5.2% of total schools) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, accounting for 431 pupils.
- All 3 special schools in Folkestone inspected by Ofsted have a rating of Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 2 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The special schools in Folkestone have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 7.70, compared to the national average of 18.10, and 55.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- With 0.0% of pupils having special educational needs, these schools have a high spending per pupil of £25,869, and a persistent absence rate of 35.6%, significantly higher than the national 20.0% average.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Folkestone, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Folkestone | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 36% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,869 | £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.