The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Gooderham (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shepherds Down Special School's Ofsted rating?
Shepherds Down Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shepherds Down Special School?
Shepherds Down Special School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shepherds Down Special School take?
Shepherds Down Special School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Shepherds Down Special School?
Shepherds Down Special School is in Winchester, SO21 2AJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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