Hawley Woods School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fernhill Road Blackwater Camberley Hampshire GU17 9HU |
| Reference Number | 150808 |
Hawley Woods School has demonstrated a strong performance in various areas since its first inspection. The school has established a secure environment that fosters high levels of respect among pupils, leading to notable improvements in attendance and behaviour. With a strong foundational focus on communication, reading, and mathematics, many pupils are making positive progress and feel prepared for their next educational steps. However, there is room for improvement regarding the curriculum's coherence, particularly in detailing subject-specific skills at the key stage 3 level, and ensuring that goals and targets align closely with individual learning plans for all students, especially those with additional needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 16 Jul 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong improvements in pupils' attendance.
- Pupils exhibit very positive behaviour and respect.
- Effective management of bullying incidents.
- A well-structured curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
- High-quality training for staff in meeting pupils' needs.
- Effective support for pupils' mental health and wellbeing.
- Strong emphasis on developing social and emotional skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum sequencing in some subjects.
- Need for better monitoring of pupils' learning targets.
- Inadequate development of social skills in younger pupils.
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