Best Special Needs Schools in Watford
3 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Watford, 3 special schools (2.7% of 113 in Watford) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, with a total of 300 pupils.
- All 3 inspected special schools in Watford have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 2 Outstanding and 1 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- Special schools in Watford have a pupil-teacher ratio of 7.40, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10, and serve 36.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- With 2.3% of pupils having special educational needs, special schools in Watford have a higher spending per pupil of £25,507, and a persistent absence rate of 28.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 special needs schools in Watford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Watford | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,507 | £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.