Best Special Needs Schools in Sandwell
6 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Sandwell, 6 special schools cater to children with SEND, accounting for 2.3% of all schools in the area, with a total of 777 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections show 66.7% of Sandwell's special schools are Good or Outstanding, with 1 rated Outstanding and 3 Good out of 6 inspected.
- Special schools in Sandwell have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 58.2%, and 20.7% have English as an additional language.
- Sandwell's special schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 7.71, 15.2% of pupils have special educational needs, and spending per pupil is £30,586.
The Primrose Centre
Ofsted
Good
Rowley Regis, B65 9JP
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio6.0
The Meadows School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Oldbury, B69 3BU
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.1%
Pupils262
P/T Ratio8.6
SC
Sandwell Community School
Ofsted
Good
West Bromwich, B71 2JN
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils107
P/T Ratio8.0
Albright Education Centre
Ofsted
Outstanding
Tipton, DY4 7NR
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils20
P/T Ratio5.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 special needs schools in Sandwell, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 32% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £30,586 | £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.