Best Special Needs Schools in Hemel Hempstead
4 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Hemel Hempstead, 4 special schools (3.5% of 114) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, with a total of 319 pupils.
- All 4 special schools in Hemel Hempstead have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%, with 2 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings.
- The special schools in Hemel Hempstead have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.27, and 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average.
- These special schools have a higher persistent absence rate of 39.3%, and spend £30,905 per pupil, significantly more than the national average of £7,460, supporting 1.9% of pupils with special educational needs.
Dacorum Education Support Centre
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HS
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils6
P/T Ratio2.8
Woodfield School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RL
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence12.6%
Pupils125
P/T Ratio10.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 special needs schools in Hemel Hempstead, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hemel Hempstead | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 39% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £30,905 | £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.