Best Special Needs Schools in Lancaster
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Lancaster is home to 3 special schools, making up 4.3% of the total 69 special schools in the area, with a total of 140 pupils.
- In Lancaster, 100.0% of special schools have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The special schools in Lancaster have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.28, and 51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- These schools have a high spending per pupil of £33,037, and 21.0% of pupils experience persistent absence, with 8.6% having special educational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Lancaster, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lancaster | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £33,037 | £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.