Best Special Needs Schools in Widnes
2 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Widnes, 3.6% of schools, or 2 out of 55, cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Both special schools in Widnes have achieved a high Ofsted rating, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good, compared to the national average of 90.0% Good or Outstanding.
- There are 214 pupils with special educational needs in these schools, which have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 7.36, significantly lower than the national average of 18.10.
- These special schools in Widnes have a high percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 64.0%, and a spending per pupil of £25,110, significantly higher than the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 special needs schools in Widnes, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Widnes | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 34% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,110 | £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.