Best Special Needs Schools in Walsall
4 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 special needs schools in Walsall, accounting for 1.9% of all schools in the area, with a total of 616 pupils on roll.
- All 4 special needs schools in Walsall have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 1 school rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.
- The special needs schools in Walsall have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 7.74 and 64.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than nationally.
- The special needs schools in Walsall have a higher persistent absence rate of 36.1% and a higher spending per pupil of £22,286, compared to national averages.
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Ofsted
Good
Willenhall, WV13 2QJ
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils66
P/T Ratio5.2
Jane Lane School
Ofsted
Good
Walsall, WS2 0JH
Special · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence12.5%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio7.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 special needs schools in Walsall, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 36% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £22,286 | £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.