Best Special Needs Schools in Leeds
8 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Leeds, there are 8 special schools, accounting for 1.3% of all schools in the area, with a total of 1,571 pupils.
- 71.4% of special schools in Leeds are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good out of 7 inspected.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in special schools in Leeds is 7.62, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, reflecting a more personalised learning environment.
- Special schools in Leeds have 48.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average of 23.8%, and a spending per pupil of £28,218.
SJ
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Wetherby, LS23 6DF
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.9%
Pupils89
P/T Ratio–
Broomfield South SILC
Ofsted
Good
Leeds, LS10 3JP
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.1%
Pupils289
P/T Ratio8.0
JJ
John Jamieson School
Ofsted
Good
Leeds, LS8 2PW
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence12.8%
Pupils460
P/T Ratio5.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 special needs schools in Leeds, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 30% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £28,218 | £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.