Gosden House School
Gosden House School is a community special school in Guildford for pupils aged 4 to 16. It has 130 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Gosden House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: June 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Horsham Road Bramley Guildford Surrey GU5 0AH |
| Phone | 01483892008 |
| Reference Number | 125452 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 130 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.08%
Girls: 46.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 10 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80% |
| Unclassified | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
Gosden House School continues to excel, maintaining its high standards as identified in previous inspections. This ungraded inspection highlights the school's dedication to helping pupils make excellent progress towards their personal targets, supported by a carefully designed curriculum tailored to individual needs. Pupils exhibit positive behaviors and interactions, thanks to the strong relationships built with staff who have high expectations and provide effective support.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2016 | Short inspection |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are well-engaged and attend school regularly.
- Curriculum is tailored to meet individual pupil needs effectively.
- Supported focus on communication and reading skills from early years.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and life skills preparation.
- High standards of behavior and mutual respect among pupils.
- Effective partnerships with local employers enhance curriculum opportunities.
- Strong leadership and support for staff professional development.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 10 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -9.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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In 2024–25 pupils at Gosden House School attended 91.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 27.6% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 6.6% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 16.2% | 7.0% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Severely absent pupils | 1.0% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
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, 2.4% of pupils at Gosden House School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 Gosden House School had 7.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 17.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 4.8% | 7.9% | 20.7% | 26.9% | 28.2% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 9.5% | 16.7% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 12.9% | 17.7% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 61.5% | 77.8% | 84.0% | 60.9% | 68.2% | 64.7% | 76.5% | 56.3% | 68.4% | – | 76.2% | 82.6% | 70.8% | 87.0% | 8.0% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 3.5 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 3.2 | 9.5 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 3.9 | – | 7.0 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 0.1 | – |
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 Gosden House School had 130 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 46 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 41 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 19 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 6 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 5 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 5 |
| Physical disability | 3 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 3 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 |
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 Gosden House School received £26,822 and spent £26,697 for each of its 130 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £572,000 (£4,399 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £121,000 | £307,000 | £425,000 | £393,000 | £359,000 | £510,000 | £556,000 | £572,000 |
| per pupil | £1,070 | £2,545 | £3,511 | £3,221 | £2,870 | £3,923 | £4,445 | £4,399 |
| In-year balance | £198,000 | £186,000 | £118,000 | -£32,000 | -£34,000 | £151,000 | £46,000 | £16,000 |
| per pupil | £1,756 | £1,541 | £977 | -£262 | -£273 | £1,164 | £365 | £125 |
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 Gosden House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Gosden House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025.
When was Gosden House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Gosden House School was last inspected in June 2025.
How many pupils does Gosden House School have?
Gosden House School has 130 pupils on roll.
What age range does Gosden House School cover?
Gosden House School for pupils aged 4 to 16.
What are Gosden House School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Gosden House School?
Gosden House School is at Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH.