Best Special Needs Schools in Nelson
1 Special Needs School found
Key Facts
- Nelson has 1 special needs school, accounting for 2.3% of the total 44 special schools in the area, with a total of 163 pupils.
- All 1 special needs school in Nelson inspected by Ofsted have achieved a Good or Outstanding rating, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The special needs school in Nelson has a pupil-teacher ratio of 8.40, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, and 56.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- The special needs school in Nelson has a persistent absence rate of 32.5%, higher than the national average of 20.0%, and spends £27,803 per pupil.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 special needs schools in Nelson, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Nelson | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 33% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,803 | £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.