Osborne School

About Osborne School

Osborne School is a community special school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 218 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 (2025/26). 40.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

218 / 216 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Athelstan Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7GA

Phone

01962854537

Headteacher

Sonia White (O'Donnell)

Website

www.osborneschoolwinchester.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Osborne School?

Osborne School is a community special school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Osborne School have?

Osborne School has 218 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Osborne School's Ofsted rating?

Osborne School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2022).

How does Osborne School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Osborne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Osborne School?

Osborne School is located at Athelstan Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7GA.