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Special schools in the North West

All 372 special schools in the North West.

372 schools in North West

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  1. Abbot's Lea School

    Liverpool, L25 6EE · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    11.8%
    Pupils
    272
    Pupils per teacher
    9.4
    View school Abbot's Lea School
  2. Acorns Primary School

    Preston, PR1 6AU · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    12.4%
    Pupils
    93
    Pupils per teacher
    8.2
    View school Acorns Primary School
  3. Activate

    Kirby, L32 9PW · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    View school Activate
  4. Adelaide School

    Crewe, CW1 3DT · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    25.4%
    Pupils
    88
    Pupils per teacher
    4.2
    View school Adelaide School
  5. Ashley High School

    Widnes, WA8 7HG · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    8.4%
    Pupils
    137
    Pupils per teacher
    7.2
    View school Ashley High School
  6. Bank View High School

    Liverpool, L9 6AD · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    12.8%
    Pupils
    518
    Pupils per teacher
    9.9
    View school Bank View High School
  7. Bleasdale School

    Carnforth, LA5 0RG · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    12.4%
    Pupils
    88
    Pupils per teacher
    5.9
    View school Bleasdale School
  8. Brentwood School

    Sale, M33 4GY · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    10.1%
    Pupils
    185
    Pupils per teacher
    6.1
    View school Brentwood School
  9. Bridgeway School

    Lancashire, PR5 6EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    56
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Bridgeway School
  10. Broadfield Specialist School

    Burnley, BB11 5BT · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.8%
    Pupils
    267
    Pupils per teacher
    6.5
    View school Broadfield Specialist School
  11. Brookfields School

    Widnes, WA8 3JA · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    7.0%
    Pupils
    141
    Pupils per teacher
    8.8
    View school Brookfields School
  12. Cambian Whinfell School

    Kendal, LA9 5EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    16
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Cambian Whinfell School
  13. Castle Hill High School

    Stockport, SK2 5DS · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.9%
    Pupils
    350
    Pupils per teacher
    8.2
    View school Castle Hill High School
  14. Chorley Astley Park School

    Chorley, PR7 1JZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    7.9%
    Pupils
    161
    Pupils per teacher
    7.4
    View school Chorley Astley Park School
  15. Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

    Leasowe, CH46 1RA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Strong standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    11.2%
    Pupils
    461
    Pupils per teacher
    6.9
    View school Clare Mount Specialist Sports College
  16. Cromwell High School

    Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    11.5%
    Pupils
    156
    Pupils per teacher
    10.6
    View school Cromwell High School
  17. Delamere School

    Manchester, M41 6AP · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    5.8%
    Pupils
    135
    Pupils per teacher
    8.9
    View school Delamere School
  18. Elleray Park School

    Wallasey, CH45 0LH · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    8.3%
    Pupils
    222
    Pupils per teacher
    7.9
    View school Elleray Park School
  19. Elms Bank

    Bury, M45 8PJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    11.7%
    Pupils
    364
    Pupils per teacher
    8.4
    View school Elms Bank
  20. Grange School

    Manchester, M12 4GR · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    7.4%
    Pupils
    312
    Pupils per teacher
    9.2
    View school Grange School
  21. Green Fold School

    Bolton, BL4 0NS · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    11.1%
    Pupils
    172
    Pupils per teacher
    5.7
    View school Green Fold School
The big picture

How the North West's special schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

the North West 5.6England 46.2Ridgewood Community High School: 0The Springboard Project: 0.1West Lancashire Community High School: 0.2Melland High School: 0.2New Bridge School: 0.2Broadfield Specialist School: 0.3Pendle Community High School & College: 0.3Cromwell High School: 0.3Sandfield Park School: 0.4Pioneer House High School: 0.4Redwood: 0.5Inscape House School: 0.6Sir Tom Finney Community High School: 0.6Samuel Laycock School: 1.1The Maple School: 1.1Crosby High School: 1.5St John Vianney RC School: 1.8Greenbank School: 1.8Elms Bank: 1.9Meadowside School: 2Wargrave House School: 2.1Roselyn House School: 2.2The Holden School: 2.3Castle Hill High School: 2.5Oakfield High School and College: 3Rumworth School: 3.4The Rose School: 3.5Childwall Abbey School: 3.6Manor Academy Sale: 4.2Brookfield School: 4.3Moorbrook School: 4.7Oaklands School: 4.8Alt Bridge School: 5.8Hope High School: 6.4Ashley High School: 6.5Meade Hill School: 6.5Windlehurst School: 6.7Lever Park School: 7Lakeside School: 7.2Clifford Holroyde Sen College: 7.5Cumberland School: 7.5St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs: 7.7Edstart Schools Wirral: 7.9Kilgarth School: 8.6Chaigeley School: 10.1West Kirby School and College: 10.2Oversands School: 10.3Reddish Hall School: 10.9Woolton High School: 11.6Brookland School: 12.7Presfield High School and Specialist College: 13.1IMPACT Northwest Schools: 13.1Bridgeway School: 14.2Mill School - Bury: 15Clare Mount Specialist Sports College: 16.1Newbridge Learning Community: 16.3Egerton High School: 17Pontville School: 19.9Rossendale School: 24.8020406080
Special schools in the North West

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

the North West average 14.2%Orrets Meadow School: 4.1%Great Arley School: 5.4%Woodlands School: 5.7%Delamere School: 5.8%Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School: 5.9%Hinderton School: 6.3%Tor View School: 6.5%Oakgrove School: 6.5%Oaklands School: 6.8%The Orchards: 6.8%Knowsley Central School: 6.9%Springfield School: 6.9%Willow Grove Primary School: 7%Park Community Academy: 7%Brookfields School: 7%Rosebank School: 7.1%Green Lane Community Special School: 7.2%Hawthorns School: 7.2%Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School: 7.2%Merefield School: 7.3%Redbridge High School: 7.4%Grange School: 7.4%Rowan Tree Primary School: 7.5%The Loyne Specialist School: 7.8%Chorley Astley Park School: 7.9%Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School: 7.9%Elm Tree Community Primary School: 7.9%Pioneer House High School: 7.9%Royal Cross Primary School: 8%Ladywood School: 8%Lisburne School: 8%St John Vianney RC School: 8.1%Mayfield School: 8.2%Mill Green School: 8.2%Elleray Park School: 8.3%Hayfield School: 8.4%Ashley High School: 8.4%Newlands School: 8.4%Applebee Wood School: 8.4%Stanley School: 8.5%Thomasson Memorial School: 8.5%Sandside Lodge School: 8.6%James Rennie School: 8.6%Kingfisher Special School: 8.7%Kirkham Pear Tree School: 8.8%Pictor Academy: 8.8%Morecambe Road School: 8.9%Oakdale School: 8.9%Princes School: 9%Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College: 9%Hillside Specialist School and College: 9%Oakwood Academy: 9%Hope School: 9.2%Lansbury Bridge School: 9.3%Springwood Primary School: 9.3%Crosby High School: 9.5%Fox Wood Special School: 9.6%Greenbank School: 9.6%Sandgate School: 9.6%Holly Grove School: 9.6%Rodney House School: 9.7%Pendle Community High School & College: 9.7%Foxfield School: 9.8%Broadfield Specialist School: 9.8%Halcyon Way School: 9.8%Castle Hill High School: 9.9%Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School: 9.9%Crosshill Special School: 9.9%Rowan Park School: 9.9%Camberwell Park Specialist Support School: 9.9%Meadowside School: 10%Rumworth School: 10%The Birches School: 10%Mayfield School: 10%Landgate School, Bryn: 10%Brentwood School: 10.1%Samuel Laycock School: 10.1%Valley School: 10.2%Pendle View Primary School: 10.4%Melland High School: 10.4%Church Lawton School: 10.4%Millstead School: 10.5%Sir Tom Finney Community High School: 10.5%Heaton School: 10.6%Oswaldtwistle White Ash School: 10.6%Palmerston School: 10.7%Newfield School: 10.7%Manor Academy Sale: 10.8%The Russett School: 10.8%Chatsworth High School and Community College: 10.8%Green Fold School: 11.1%Royal School, Manchester: 11.1%Park Lane School: 11.1%Clare Mount Specialist Sports College: 11.2%Kingsbury Primary Special School: 11.2%St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs: 11.4%Presfield High School and Specialist College: 11.4%Oakfield High School and College: 11.4%Co-op Academy Rathbone: 11.4%Cromwell High School: 11.5%Birtenshaw School Bolton: 11.6%North Ridge High School: 11.6%Elms Bank: 11.7%Bluebell Park School: 11.8%Alt Bridge School: 11.8%Abbot's Lea School: 11.8%Wargrave House School: 11.8%Pear Tree Specialist Support High School: 11.8%Hope School: 11.9%The Cavendish High Academy: 12%Hebden Green Community School: 12%Gilbrook School: 12.1%Piper Hill High School: 12.1%Bleasdale School: 12.4%Acorns Primary School: 12.4%Millwood Primary Special School: 12.6%Hollinwood Academy: 12.6%West Lancashire Community High School: 12.7%Bank View High School: 12.8%New Bridge School: 12.8%Dee Banks School: 12.9%The Coppice School: 12.9%Springside: 13.6%George Hastwell School Special Academy: 13.8%Firwood High School: 13.9%Cloughwood Academy: 14%Longford Park School: 14%West Kirby School and College: 14.1%Ridgewood Community High School: 14.2%Redwood: 14.2%Branthwaite Academy: 14.8%Sandfield Park School: 14.9%Childwall Abbey School: 15%Highfurlong School: 15%Lancasterian School: 15.8%Archers Brook SEMH School: 16.1%Chesnut Lodge Special School: 16.2%Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool): 16.4%The Axis Academy: 16.5%Woolton High School: 16.8%David Lewis School: 17%Inscape House School: 17.9%Hope High School: 19%Newfield School: 23%Kilgarth School: 24.7%Peterhouse School: 25.1%Adelaide School: 25.4%Chaigeley School: 25.9%Brookhaven School: 26%Thomas Ashton School: 26.3%Clifford Holroyde Sen College: 27.3%Brookfield School: 27.4%Eden School: 27.6%Spring Brook Academy: 27.6%Adelaide Heath Academy: 27.6%The Rose School: 28.5%Willow Bank School: 29.2%Newbridge Learning Community: 29.2%The Observatory School: 29.9%Woolston Brook School: 31.8%The Raise Academy: 32.5%New Park Academy: 32.7%Lever Park School: 34.3%Meade Hill School: 34.7%Finch Woods Academy: 35.2%The Maple School: 35.9%Moorbrook School: 36.9%Egerton High School: 37.5%Southern Cross School: 40.7%Oak Haven School: 41.6%Windlehurst School: 46.7%The Springboard Project: 48.5%Cloughside College: 55.4%0%14%28%42%56%
Special schools in the North West

Ofsted grades in the North West

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 121 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 81 of 251
  • Good: 145 of 251
  • Requires improvement: 18 of 251
  • Inadequate: 7 of 251
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in the North West

  1. Some are faith schools.

    5 of the 372 special schools in the North West have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Special schools in the North West, explained

There are 372 special schools in the North West, teaching 33,453 children.

90% of the special schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 81 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

53.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £27,849 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 34.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many special needs schools are in the North West?
There are 372 special needs schools in the North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding special needs schools are in the North West?
the North West has 81 special needs schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 145 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
What is the average class size in the North West special needs schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across special needs schools in the North West is 8:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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