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Shepherds Down Special School
Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.0 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to providing quality education for its students aged 4-11. While the school faces challenges in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, it is better than 44% of schools in its locale, indicating a solid standing within the community. Parents can appreciate the supportive environment, though they should consider the limited academic progress data available.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.8%
White Other4.6%
Asian Other4.1%
Black African3.6%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Location
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51.01807, -1.34011 · SO21 2AJ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116642
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.shepherdsdown.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shepherds Down Special School rated by Ofsted?
Shepherds Down Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2017.
Is Shepherds Down Special School a good school?
Shepherds Down Special School scores 44.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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