Best Special Needs Schools in Southampton
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Southampton, there are 5 special schools, accounting for 2.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 538 pupils on roll.
- All inspected special schools in Southampton have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected schools.
- Special schools in Southampton have a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 68.7%, and a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.03.
- These schools have a significantly higher spending per pupil at £31,685, and a persistent absence rate of 41.0%, with 7.6% of pupils having special educational needs.
CS
Compass School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO16 9FQ
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils47
P/T Ratio6.2
Vermont School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Southampton, SO16 7LT
Special · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence13.7%
Pupils53
P/T Ratio5.9
TP
The Polygon School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO15 2FH
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence20.5%
Pupils76
P/T Ratio6.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Southampton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 41% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £31,685 | £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.