Best Special Needs Schools in Pontefract
2 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Pontefract, 2 special schools (2.9% of 69 total schools) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, with a total of 265 pupils.
- These schools in Pontefract have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, comprising 1 Outstanding and 1 Good rating out of 2 inspected.
- The special schools have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.69, compared to the national average of 18.10, and serve a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 66.4%.
- With 0.0% of pupils having special educational needs, these schools have a unique focus, and a significant persistent absence rate of 54.7%, with spending per pupil at £26,016.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 special needs schools in Pontefract, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Pontefract | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 55% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £26,016 | £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.