195
Pupils · 2024/25
11%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 22/02/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHampshire
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Shepherds Down Special School · Primary · Hampshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
195
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
11%
FSM eligible
35%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, SO21 2AJ
Local authority
Hampshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 195 | 7.5 | 100% | 11% | 35% | 8% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 172 | 7.9 | 100% | 8% | 36% | 10% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 168 | 7.4 | 100% | 6% | 31% | 9% | 28% |
| 2021/22 | 160 | 7.0 | 100% | 6% | 32% | 10% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 158 | 7.2 | 100% | 6% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 141 | 6.6 | 100% | 6% | 19% | 7% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 139 | 7.1 | 100% | 6% | 19% | 7% | 18% |
| 2016/17 | 129 | 6.6 | 100% | 5% | 17% | 7% | 15% |
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