Best Special Needs Schools in Skelmersdale
4 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Skelmersdale, 4 special schools cater to children with SEND, accounting for 10.3% of all schools in the area, with a total of 565 pupils enrolled.
- All 4 special schools in Skelmersdale have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 2 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.
- The special schools in Skelmersdale have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 7.04, and 52.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the targeted support provided.
- With a high spending per pupil of £31,476 and a persistent absence rate of 35.4%, the special schools in Skelmersdale provide intensive support, serving 0.4% of pupils with special educational needs.
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.6%
Pupils155
P/T Ratio6.5
Hope High School
Ofsted
Good
Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence17.3%
Pupils113
P/T Ratio7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 special needs schools in Skelmersdale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Skelmersdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 35% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £31,476 | £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.