Best Special Needs Schools in West Midlands
81 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- There are 81 special schools in West Midlands, accounting for 1.6% of all schools in the region, with a total of 9,682 pupils.
- Ofsted ratings show 88.6% of special schools in West Midlands are Good or Outstanding, with 16 schools rated Outstanding and 54 rated Good.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in special schools across West Midlands is 8.14, significantly lower than the national average, reflecting tailored support for pupils.
- Special schools in West Midlands have 56.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average, and a spending per pupil of £27,613.
Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bromsgrove, B61 0JL
Special · Primary · Ages 19–25
The Linden Centre
Ofsted
Good
Telford, TF3 5BT
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils35
P/T Ratio5.1
Westfield School
Ofsted
Good
Leominster, HR6 8NZ
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.2%
Pupils73
P/T Ratio8.5
Fox Hollies School
Ofsted
Good
Birmingham, B13 8QB
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.2%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio10.2
The Primrose Centre
Ofsted
Good
Rowley Regis, B65 9JP
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils17
P/T Ratio6.0
Triple Crown Centre
Ofsted
Good
Solihull, B91 2HW
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1
P/T Ratio2.1
BP
Burton PRU
Ofsted
Good
Burton-On-Trent, DE15 0HR
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils52
P/T Ratio5.8
SS
Southall School
Ofsted
Good
Telford, TF4 3PX
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.0%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio7.5
The Meadows School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Oldbury, B69 3BU
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence12.1%
Pupils223
P/T Ratio8.6
Sherbourne Fields School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Coventry, CV6 1PR
Special · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.5%
Pupils261
P/T Ratio8.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 81 special needs schools in West Midlands, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 34% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £27,613 | £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.