Osborne School

Osborne School is performing exceptionally well overall, achieving the highest rating of outstanding across all inspection areas. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting its pupils, particularly those with complex needs, by providing tailored educational and emotional support. The curriculum is carefully designed to foster remarkable achievements, and the school's sixth form offers students valuable opportunities for personal growth and vocational training. Pupils feel safe and supported, and non-typical school activities enhance their development, highlighting the school's dedication to creating a well-rounded educational experience.

Strengths

• High ambitions set by leaders for all pupils.
• Excellent support tailored to meet individual needs.
• Outstanding preparation for post-16 education.
• Innovative and inclusive curriculum promotes remarkable achievements.
• Strong relationships foster a sense of safety and trust.
• Effective management of challenging behavior.
• Exceptional personal development opportunities, including democratic learning.

In 2024–25 pupils at Osborne School attended 89.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 35.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 5.0% of pupils at Osborne School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Osborne School had 6.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Osborne School had 220 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Osborne School received £23,798 and spent £24,255 for each of its 220 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £656,000 (£2,983 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Osborne School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Osborne School is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.

When was Osborne School last inspected by Ofsted?

Osborne School was last inspected in November 2022.

How many pupils does Osborne School have?

Osborne School has 220 pupils on roll.

What age range does Osborne School cover?

Osborne School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Osborne School?

Osborne School is at Athelstan Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7GA.