Best Special Needs Schools in Sunderland
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Sunderland is home to 3 special needs schools, accounting for 1.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 283 pupils.
- All 3 special needs schools in Sunderland have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The special needs schools in Sunderland have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.35, and 62.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- These schools have a high percentage of pupils with special educational needs at 35.3%, and a persistent absence rate of 32.5%, with spending per pupil reaching £29,972.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Sunderland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 33% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £29,972 | £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.