Compare Osborne School and Shepherds Down Special School

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Osborne School (Not applicable) in Winchester; Shepherds Down Special School (Not applicable) in Winchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Osborne School and Shepherds Down Special School. They are not applicable phase and community special school type located around Winchester, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Osborne School), published Nov 2022. The lowest is 2 (Shepherds Down Special School), published May 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Osborne School (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; all under Hampshire local authority.

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Attribute	Osborne School SO23 7GA	Shepherds Down Special School SO21 2AJ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Winchester Hampshire SO23 7GA	Winchester Hampshire SO21 2AJ
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Nov 2022	2 9 May 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	216	—
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.osborneschoolwinchester.com	www.shepherdsdown.co.uk
Telephone	01962854537	01962713445
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Osborne School

SO23 7GA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 7GA
Ofsted: 1 23 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.osborneschoolwinchester.com
Telephone: 01962854537

Shepherds Down Special School

SO21 2AJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 2AJ
Ofsted: 2 9 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.shepherdsdown.co.uk
Telephone: 01962713445

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.