Best Special Needs Schools in Southampton
4 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Southampton, 2.1% of schools, or 4 out of 192, cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, providing a specialised learning environment for pupils.
- All inspected special schools in Southampton have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding, 3 Good, and no schools rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
- The 4 special schools in Southampton have a total of 330 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 6.88, indicating a high level of individual attention for students with special needs.
- Compared to national averages, special schools in Southampton have a higher percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 47.1%, and a higher persistent absence rate of 31.0% among students.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 special needs schools in Southampton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 31% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,948 | £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.