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Special schools in Tamworth

All 5 special schools in Tamworth.

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  1. Two Rivers High School

    Tamworth, B77 2HJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Sixth form

    Results close to the Tamworth average, high absence.

    Attainment 8 at 163.1

    Tamworth 3.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.4%Tamworth 9.0%
    Pupils
    286
    Pupils per teacher
    7.0
    View school Two Rivers High School
  2. Mortimer House School

    Staffordshire, B79 7HS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Report card

    Independent school. Results well above the Tamworth average.

    Attainment 8 at 1613.2

    Tamworth 3.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    –Tamworth 9.0%
    Pupils
    19
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Mortimer House School
  3. Two Rivers Primary School

    Tamworth, B77 4EN · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Nursery

    Results close to the Tamworth average, low absence.

    Met the standard at 110%

    Tamworth 0%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.6%Tamworth 9.0%
    Pupils
    135
    Pupils per teacher
    6.8
    View school Two Rivers Primary School
  4. Sutherland School

    Tamworth, B79 7EE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

    • No Ofsted grade yet

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Tamworth 9.0%
    Pupils
    29
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Sutherland School
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How Tamworth's special schools spread out

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Ofsted grades in Tamworth

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 2 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 2 of 3
  • Good: 1 of 3
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 3
  • Inadequate: 0 of 3
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About these schools

Special schools in Tamworth, explained

There are 5 special schools in Tamworth, teaching 502 children. 8 are run by the council and 35 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 5 special and 2 independent schools.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 91.3% across England. 2 are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

0.0% of pupils in Tamworth met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

47.4% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £24,152 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 30.6% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many special needs schools are in Tamworth?
There are 5 special needs schools in Tamworth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best special needs schools in Tamworth?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked special needs schools in Tamworth include Two Rivers High School, Mortimer House School, and Kettlebrook Short Stay School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding special needs schools are in Tamworth?
Tamworth has 2 special needs schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are special needs schools in Tamworth ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Tamworth special needs schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across special needs schools in Tamworth is 7:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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