Best Special Needs Schools in Leicestershire
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Leicestershire is home to 5 special schools, accounting for 0.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 510 pupils being supported.
- All 5 special schools in Leicestershire have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, a rate of 100%, with 2 schools achieving an Outstanding rating and 3 rated Good.
- The special schools in Leicestershire have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.80, and 40.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a higher rate than the national average.
- The special schools in Leicestershire have a higher persistent absence rate of 26.8%, and a spending per pupil of £28,528, significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Leicestershire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £28,528 | £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.