Gosden House School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
125
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(19/11/2019)
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89%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
30%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
3.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
40%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Horsham Road
Bramley
Guildford
GU5 0AH
01483892008

School Description

Pupils are very happy at this school because it is extremely friendly and welcoming. They benefit from the highly skilled support of the staff and are exceptionally well prepared for their future. The pupils have a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All pupils who left last year moved on to college or another specialist provision. The opportunities and experience the school offers to promote pupils’ personal development are impressive. The school is set in fantastic grounds that provide extensive outside learning opportunities, such as gardening and animal care, as well as being the location for the annual ‘GOSFEST’. This is a festival showcasing the school’s talents in dance, music and drama. Pupils in the school behave well. The staff really know and understand the pupils’ needs. They know how to support pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour and they do this is calmly and effectively. Pupils said there was no bullying, but if there was, they knew the adults would deal with it. One parent said, ‘The school has changed my daughter’s life completely. The school takes in children just the way they are. They then give them the confidence to feel good about themselves again and build up their self-esteem.’ What does the school do well and what does it need to do better? The headteacher and her team are exceptionally ambitious for all the pupils in the school. The quality of education is outstanding. Leaders have consulted with parents and carers, pupils and staff, to really think about what skills the ‘Gosden graduates’ need to be successful when they leave the school. These essential skills are called the ‘toolkit’ and form the basis of an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is core to the school’s curriculum and elements run through the whole timetable and all subjects. The PSHE curriculum is a real strength. Primary teachers follow a well-organised and sequenced programme when teaching this subject. The flow of the curriculum in primary has been carefully thought out to link with the secondary, longer-established, PSHE curriculum. Pupils build their knowledge securely, step by step. Secondary pupils reflect thoughtfully that the curriculum helps them to develop the social, emotional and independent skills they need to be successful citizens in the future. Staff review pupils’ reflections to help identify any areas where pupils may need support in order to succeed. The PSHE curriculum has been instrumental in providing pupils with all the tools they need to be well-prepared graduates. Reading is a huge focus in the school. Leaders recognise that if pupils read confidently then pupils’ attainment across the curriculum will benefit immensely. Teaching supports pupils to improve their reading skills, as well as to develop a love for reading. Leaders ensure that pupils learn the functional skills in English and mathematics they will need in their future. This supports pupils to apply their knowledge in real situations, for example reading signs in the community, or calculating change when they sell things they have made. In art, pupils get the opportunity to develop their skills by completing a wide variety of exciting and challenging projects. Pupils have benefited significantly from working with visiting artists. The school has also utilised the talents of their highly skilled staff, for example teaching pupils how to expertly use graphics to make book covers or to design and make the amazing sculptures that are displayed in the grounds. The art curriculum adds exceptionally well to the pupils’ quality of education. The extremely wide and varied curriculum enriches the pupils and provides them bountiful opportunities to experience an impressive range of trips and activities. This includes musical presentations, chances to perform with other schools in local theatres and visits to places of interest, such as wildlife parks. The whole curriculum engages pupils and, as a result, pupils behave well and join in their lessons enthusiastically. Leaders ensure that clear systems are followed to support pupils’ very good attendance. Staff and leaders know the pupils well and support pupils whose health and medical needs affect their attendance. Leaders work proactively with parents and outside agencies to ensure that pupils attend school regularly. The early years curriculum, together with the enthusiasm and passion of staff, inspires the children. The curriculum in early years has been well thought out and provides children with endless opportunities to explore, investigate and develop the skills to be confident learners. The staff know the children exceptionally well. Staff use this knowledge well to ensure that children’s learning builds over time. Staff provide activities which address any gaps identified in children’s developing knowledge, skills and understanding. As a result, children become thoroughly happy and enthusiastic learners. Furthermore, staff are hugely ambitious for all the children and encourage them to be adventurous in all aspects of learning and development.

Gosden House School Parent Reviews



89% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 28% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 39% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 44% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 67% Strongly Agree 17% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 39% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 6% Strongly Agree 56% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>6, "strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 22% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 50% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 39% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 50% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 33% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 22% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>22} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019
Yes 89% No 11% {"yes"=>89, "no"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 02-12-2019

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