Best Special Needs Schools in Somerset
10 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Somerset, special schools account for 1.9% of all schools, with 10 schools catering to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- These special schools in Somerset have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 9 Good ratings.
- With a total of 721 pupils, special schools in Somerset have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.55, and 48.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- Special schools in Somerset have a higher persistent absence rate of 30.5%, and they also have a significantly higher spending per pupil at £32,058 compared to the national average.
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Tor School
Ofsted
Good
Glastonbury, BA6 9NS
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils17
P/T Ratio2.1
Taunton Deane Partnership College
Ofsted
Good
Taunton, TA1 2JD
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils36
P/T Ratio4.6
Fiveways Special School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Yeovil, BA21 5AZ
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence14.4%
Pupils98
P/T Ratio6.0
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Ofsted
Good
Bridgwater, TA6 5HT
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils59
P/T Ratio6.4
South Somerset Partnership School
Ofsted
Good
Yeovil, BA21 4EN
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils41
P/T Ratio4.8
Polden Bower School
Ofsted
Good
Bridgwater, TA6 4GU
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.8%
Pupils247
P/T Ratio7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 special needs schools in Somerset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 30% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £32,058 | £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.