Best Special Needs Schools in Preston
8 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Preston, 8 special schools make up 2.6% of all schools, with a total of 830 pupils, reflecting a dedicated provision for children with special needs.
- All 8 special schools in Preston inspected have achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 2 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings.
- Special schools in Preston have a significantly higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 50.2%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, highlighting the targeted support for disadvantaged pupils.
- With a pupil-teacher ratio of 7.32, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, and a spending per pupil of £28,480, special schools in Preston offer a tailored and resource-intensive educational environment.
Sir Tom Finney Community High School
Ofsted
Good
Preston, PR2 6EE
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.9%
Pupils237
P/T Ratio7.9
Moorbrook School
Ofsted
Good
Preston, PR2 3DB
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence42.7%
Pupils72
P/T Ratio6.2
Royal Cross Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Preston, PR2 1NT
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.3%
Pupils31
P/T Ratio6.0
Larches High School
Ofsted
Good
Preston, PR1 6AA
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils105
P/T Ratio6.9
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The Coppice School
Ofsted
Good
Preston, PR5 6GY
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence17.3%
Pupils66
P/T Ratio7.3
Hillside Specialist School and College
Ofsted
Good
Preston, PR3 3XB
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.2%
Pupils115
P/T Ratio6.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 special needs schools in Preston, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Preston | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 38% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £28,480 | £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.