Overstone Park School
Overstone Park School is an independent special school in Northampton for pupils aged 2 to 18. It has 150 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Overstone Park School is Inadequate, from an inspection in September 2016. In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.4, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2016. GCSE results: 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 2-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Overstone Park School Overstone Park Northampton NN6 0DT |
| Phone | 01604969232 |
| Reference Number | 122150 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.67%
Girls: 21.33% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Overstone Park School has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection in June 2015, meeting all independent school standards during this progress monitoring visit. The school's action plan, which was evaluated earlier in April 2016 and deemed to require improvement, has been effectively implemented, leading to the establishment of suitable safeguarding and health and safety policies. This first follow-up inspection confirms that the leadership has taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its pupils is now being satisfactorily promoted.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Implementation of an updated safeguarding policy
- Effective health and safety systems are now in place
- Accurate recording of staff suitability checks on the central register
- Compliance with regulatory requirements for independent schools
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 9.3% of pupils at Overstone Park School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 89.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Overstone Park School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Overstone Park School is Inadequate, from an inspection in September 2016.
When was Overstone Park School last inspected by Ofsted?
Overstone Park School was last inspected in September 2016.
How many pupils does Overstone Park School have?
Overstone Park School has 150 pupils on roll.
What age range does Overstone Park School cover?
Overstone Park School for pupils aged 2 to 18.
What are Overstone Park School's GCSE results?
In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.4, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Overstone Park School?
Overstone Park School is at Overstone Park School, Overstone Park, Northampton, NN6 0DT.