Osborne School

About Osborne School

Osborne School is a maintained special school for pupils with learning disabilities aged 11-19. It has an excellent reputation within and without the local community. The school's curriculum aims to provide a dynamic model of curriculum delivery that meets the diverse and changing needs of its learners.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sonia White

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

10.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

4.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.25

Progress 8

Well below average

0.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

0.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

29 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Amazing experience for my child"

My child has been at Osborne School for a year now, and I can honestly say it's been an amazing experience for them. The staff are so supportive and the facilities are fantastic, especially the sports hall and the playground. They also do a great job of promoting the school's values, which I really appreciate.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good school, but some room for improvement"

My child has been at Osborne School for a few years now, and while it's been a good experience for them, there are a few areas where I think the school could improve. The vocational learning program is great, but I think they could do more to help students with autism and other needs. Overall, though, I'm happy with the school and would recommend it to others.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with a wonderful community"

We've been at Osborne School for a few years now, and I have to say it's been an absolute pleasure. The staff are all so friendly and supportive, and the kids are always happy to come to school. The school's values are really important to us as a family, and I'm impressed by how they're embedded into daily life at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Laura T Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 1, 2021

5.0

"Our child thrived at Osborne School"

Our child was at Osborne School for several years, and it was a truly transformative experience for them. The school's focus on independence and self-assurance really helped them to grow and develop as a person. We were also impressed by the range of extracurricular activities available, including the Rubik's Cube performances!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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