Best Special Needs Schools in Norfolk
9 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Norfolk, special schools account for 1.2% of all schools, with 9 schools catering to children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Norfolk's special schools have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- With a pupil-teacher ratio of 7.79, Norfolk's special schools provide a more personalised learning environment for 1,444 pupils, compared to the national average of 18.10.
- Special schools in Norfolk have a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 49.4%, and a persistent absence rate of 31.4%, with spending per pupil at £28,476.
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
Ofsted
Good
Norwich, NR2 2LN
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence7.7%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio8.0
Hall School
Ofsted
Good
Norwich, NR6 7AD
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.4%
Pupils99
P/T Ratio8.1
John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea
Ofsted
Outstanding
Great Yarmouth, NR30 5QW
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence8.5%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio10.5
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Sheringham Woodfields School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sheringham, NR26 8ND
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.8%
Pupils158
P/T Ratio7.4
Chapel Green School
Ofsted
Good
Old Buckenham, NR17 1RF
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.9%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio7.5
Sidestrand Hall School
Ofsted
Good
Cromer, NR27 0NH
Special · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.4%
Pupils193
P/T Ratio7.0
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Fred Nicholson School
Ofsted
Good
Dereham, NR19 1JB
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.7%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio8.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 special needs schools in Norfolk, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 31% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £28,476 | £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.