Best Special Needs Schools in South East
159 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- There are 159 special schools in the South East, accounting for 1.8% of all schools in the region, with a total of 18,331 pupils.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in special schools in the South East is 7.78, significantly lower than the national average, reflecting tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Ofsted inspections show that 96.2% of special schools in the South East are rated Good or Outstanding, with 44 schools achieving Outstanding and 83 Good ratings out of 132 inspected.
- Special schools in the South East have 45.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average, and a spending per pupil of £27,969.
Meath School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Chertsey, KT16 0LF
Special · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.2%
Pupils73
P/T Ratio–
TC
The Children's Trust School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Tadworth, KT20 5RU
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence13.3%
Pupils42
P/T Ratio–
SS
Sunnydown School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Caterham, CR3 5ED
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.9%
Pupils91
P/T Ratio7.1
SF
Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd
Ofsted
Outstanding
Tonbridge, TN10 4PT
Special · Primary · Ages 18–25
The Surrey Teaching Centre
Ofsted
Outstanding
Tadworth, KT20 5RU
PRU · Primary · Ages 1–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1
P/T Ratio2.0
North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School
Ofsted
Good
Walton-On-Thames, KT12 4QY
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio4.0
Osborne School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Winchester, SO23 7GA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.1%
Pupils218
P/T Ratio9.0
Saxon Wood School
Ofsted
Good
Basingstoke, RG24 9NH
Special · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence18.6%
Pupils44
P/T Ratio8.8
Glenwood School
Ofsted
Good
Emsworth, PO10 7NN
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence16.4%
Pupils115
P/T Ratio8.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 159 special needs schools in South East, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South East | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 37% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,969 | £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.