Gosden House School
| 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 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 125 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52%
Girls: 48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 9 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 10 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 11 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.8% |
| Unclassified | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| 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% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | ||
| Writing | -8 | ||
| Maths | -9.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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