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Shepherds Down Special School
Hampshire·Not applicable·South East·Community special school·SO21 2AJ
URN: 116642
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hampshire for local comparison.
Thornden School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 64.5Progress 8 +0.74
Compare with Shepherds Down Special SchoolBishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Attainment 8 58.1Progress 8 +0.78
Compare with Shepherds Down Special SchoolSchool information
| URN | 116642 |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Deborah Gooderham |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SO21 2AJ |
| Pupils | 195 |
| FSM eligible | 34.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ
www.shepherdsdown.co.uk1962713445| DfE number | 7076 |
| UKPRN | 10077076 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |