St Helens has 10 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 80% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 7 Jul 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 7 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Green School | Outstanding | 1 Nov 2018 | WA9 |
| A.R.T.S. Education | Good | 27 Feb 2025 | WA11 |
| Ascent Autism Specialist College | Good | 27 Sept 2019 | WA12 |
| Ash Meadow School | Expected | 7 Jul 2026 | WA9 |
| Lansbury Bridge School | Good | 16 Dec 2015 | WA9 |
| Learn 4 Life School | Good | 1 May 2025 | WN4 |
| Progress Arc Billinge School | Good | 15 May 2025 | WN5 |
| Wargrave House School | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | WA12 |
| This Is My Education - TIME | Requires improvement | 3 Apr 2025 | WA10 |
| Willow Bank School | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | WA12 |