Shepherds Down Special School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 4–11195 pupils

Shepherds Lane, Compton, SO21 2AJWebsite01962713445

Good195 pupilsAges 4–11EHCP

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Inspected Feb 2023

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils195

Good3y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils195

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

195

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs Deborah Gooderham

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

8.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.3%vs 5.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty150 (77%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder19 (10%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 (4%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty3 (2%)

Physical Disability2 (1%)

Multisensory Impairment2 (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 26

Teaching assistants (FTE)60

Support staff (FTE)66

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils195

Free school meals 34.4%

English as additional language 10.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British70.8%

White Other4.6%

Asian Other4.1%

Black African3.6%

Indian3.1%

Pakistani2.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Mixed Other1.5%

Bangladeshi1.5%

Mixed White & African1.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Other1.0%

Gypsy/Roma1.0%

Black Other1.0%

Unclassified0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£21,037

total expenditure per pupil

+£13,637 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,162

Support staff£8,573

Premises£829

Energy£323

Learning resources£180

Income per pupil£21,553

2023-24

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