Redwood Park Academy

Redwood Park Academy has shown exceptional performance in its first inspection, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school, which caters to pupils with complex learning difficulties, has cultivated a nurturing and inclusive environment where students thrive. Parents and staff report high levels of satisfaction with the school's supportive culture, which fosters confidence, resilience, and self-esteem among pupils. The leadership has successfully implemented personalized curriculums that ensure all students are well-prepared for their next educational steps, with a strong emphasis on their independence and social skills.

Strengths

• Highly motivated and thriving pupils
• Exceptional behavior and attitudes among students
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils
• Personalized curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs
• Effective communication strategies enhancing learning
• Strong focus on preparing pupils for adult life
• Positive parental feedback about the nurturing environment

In 2024–25 pupils at Redwood Park Academy attended 89.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 30.7% 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, 3.6% of pupils at Redwood Park Academy 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 Redwood Park Academy had 7.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 26.4% 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 Redwood Park Academy had 168 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; hearing impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

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 2024–25 Redwood Park Academy received £25,747 and spent £27,149 for each of its 165 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £445,000 (£2,698 per pupil).

Across all 5 schools of Solent Academies Trust, income was £29,889 and spending £30,094 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Redwood Park Academy is part of Solent Academies Trust, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:

• Cliffdale Primary Academy Portsmouth
• Mary Rose Academy Portsmouth
• Littlegreen Academy Chichester
• Luminous Oak Academy Botley
• Dove House Academy Basingstoke

What is Redwood Park Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Redwood Park Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2025.

When was Redwood Park Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Redwood Park Academy was last inspected in June 2025.

How many pupils does Redwood Park Academy have?

Redwood Park Academy has 168 pupils on roll.

What age range does Redwood Park Academy cover?

Redwood Park Academy for pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Redwood Park Academy?

Redwood Park Academy is at Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY.