Best Special Needs Schools in Plymouth
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Plymouth, 5 special schools cater to children with SEND, accounting for 2.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 551 pupils.
- All 5 special schools in Plymouth inspected by Ofsted have achieved a Good or Outstanding rating, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 2 Outstanding and 3 Good ratings.
- The special schools in Plymouth have a significantly higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 47.9%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a lower proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 7.8%.
- The special schools in Plymouth have a pupil-teacher ratio of 7.20, a much lower ratio than the national average of 18.10, and spend £35,695 per pupil, significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
Brook Green Centre for Learning
Ofsted
Outstanding
Plymouth, PL5 4DZ
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.5%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio5.7
MF
Mill Ford School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Plymouth, PL5 2PY
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.2%
Pupils132
P/T Ratio9.1
WS
Woodlands School
Ofsted
Good
Plymouth, PL6 5ES
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence18.1%
Pupils87
P/T Ratio7.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Plymouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Plymouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 36% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £35,695 | £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.