209
Pupils · 2024/25
15%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySomerset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Selworthy Special School · All-through · Somerset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
209
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
15%
FSM eligible
36%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 209 | 7.1 | 100% | 15% | 36% | 14% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 201 | 7.2 | 100% | 11% | 39% | 13% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 198 | 6.6 | 100% | 12% | 38% | 13% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 183 | 6.9 | 100% | 10% | 41% | 15% | 44% |
| 2020/21 | 144 | 6.3 | 100% | 7% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 98 | — | 100% | 4% | 51% | 10% | 22% |
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