Shepherds Down Special School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Address | Shepherds Lane, SO21 2AJ |
| School Website | www.shepherdsdown.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1962713445 |
| URN | 116642 |
School Census
| Total | 168 |
| Girls/Boys | 45/123 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 26.8%/73.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 52 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2017 | Good |
| 13/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.2 |
| Writing Progress | -5.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 28% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |