York has 3 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 2 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Academy | Expected | 7 Jul 2026 | YO24 |
| Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School | Good | 26 Jun 2025 | YO19 |
| Hob Moor Oaks Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | YO24 |