The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (129% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Sheila Talwar (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Stratford Lawn, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Martins Centre (St Roses School)
Special school · Very close
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
16 plus · 559m away
Althea Park Education Unit
Independent · 565m away
Rodborough Community Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 735m away
Uplands Community Primary School
Primary · 765m away
Stroud High School
Secondary · 811m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Rose's Special School's Ofsted rating?
St Rose's Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Rose's Special School?
St Rose's Special School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Rose's Special School take?
St Rose's Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is St Rose's Special School?
St Rose's Special School is in Stroud, GL5 4AP, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Rose's Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Rose's Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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