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Best Special Needs Schools in Scarborough

2 special needs schools found

Key Facts

  • Scarborough is home to 2 special schools, accounting for 3.3% of the total 60 schools in the area, with a total of 120 pupils.
  • Both special schools in Scarborough have achieved a high Ofsted rating, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good, reflecting 100.0% Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
  • The special schools in Scarborough have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.87, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, and 62.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
  • Special schools in Scarborough have a higher persistent absence rate of 39.7%, compared to the national average of 20.0%, and spend £29,950 per pupil, significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
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Ofsted

Good

Scarborough, YO11 2PG

PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16

KS2 Expected
Absence
Pupils16
P/T Ratio4.1
SS

Springhead School

Ofsted

Outstanding

Scarborough, YO12 4HA

Special · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected
Absence11.5%
Pupils104
P/T Ratio9.6

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 special needs schools in Scarborough, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

MetricScarboroughEngland
AttendancePersistent Absence40%20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio8.9:118.1:1
Spending per Pupil£29,950£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.

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