Best Special Needs Schools in Rochdale
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Rochdale is home to 5 special schools, making up 2.5% of all schools in the area, with a total of 893 pupils being supported.
- Ofsted inspections show that 60.0% of special schools in Rochdale are rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 schools rated Good and 2 schools rated Requires Improvement.
- Special schools in Rochdale have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 57.9%, and 23.8% of pupils have English as an additional language.
- The special schools in Rochdale have a low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.41, and 18.8% of pupils have special educational needs, with spending per pupil reaching £24,185.
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Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Rochdale, OL16 2XW
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils136
P/T Ratio6.9
R
Redwood
Ofsted
Good
Rochdale, OL11 5EW
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence15.5%
Pupils365
P/T Ratio8.5
S
Springside
Ofsted
Good
Manchester, OL16 2SU
Special · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence14.3%
Pupils152
P/T Ratio9.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Rochdale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Rochdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 45% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £24,185 | £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.