Best Special Needs Schools in Orpington
1 Special Needs School found
Key Facts
- In Orpington, there is only 1 special needs school, accounting for 1.3% of the total 78 schools in the area, with a total of 357 pupils.
- 100% of special needs schools in Orpington have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90%, with 1 school achieving an Outstanding rating.
- The special needs schools in Orpington have a significantly lower pupil-teacher ratio of 7.80, compared to the national average of 18.10, and a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 41.1%.
- Special needs schools in Orpington have a higher persistent absence rate of 39.1% and a much higher spending per pupil at £33,655, compared to the national averages of 20.0% and £7,460 respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 special needs schools in Orpington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Orpington | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 39% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £33,655 | £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.