Best Special Needs Schools in Gloucestershire
11 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Gloucestershire is home to 11 special schools, accounting for 1.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 911 pupils being supported.
- In Gloucestershire, 100.0% of special schools have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, surpassing the national average, with 2 schools achieving an Outstanding rating.
- Special schools in Gloucestershire have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.24, and 47.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, highlighting targeted support.
- With 9.3% of pupils having special educational needs, special schools in Gloucestershire have a high level of provision, and spend £26,243 per pupil, significantly above the national average.
The Altus School
Ofsted
Good
Gloucester, GL4 0RQ
PRU · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils175
P/T Ratio9.3
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL50 3EW
PRU · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio–
Alderman Knight School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Tewkesbury, GL20 8JJ
Special · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence7.2%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio7.6
Bettridge School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL51 3AT
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.7%
Pupils144
P/T Ratio5.9
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St Rose's Special School
Ofsted
Good
Stroud, GL5 4AP
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence14.7%
Pupils71
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 special needs schools in Gloucestershire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 33% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £26,243 | £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.