
Best Special Needs Schools in Poole
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Poole, 3 special schools (3.4% of 88) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, accounting for 395 pupils.
- All 3 inspected special schools in Poole have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- The special schools in Poole have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 7.80, and 36.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- Special schools in Poole have a higher persistent absence rate of 40.1%, and they have a high spending per pupil of £27,177, compared to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Poole, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Poole | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 40% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,177 | £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.
