Shepherds Down Special School

About Shepherds Down Special School

Shepherds Down Special School is a community special school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 195 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

195

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Shepherds Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ

Phone

01962713445

Headteacher

Deborah Gooderham

Website

www.shepherdsdown.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shepherds Down Special School?

Shepherds Down Special School is a community special school in Winchester, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Shepherds Down Special School have?

Shepherds Down Special School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Shepherds Down Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Shepherds Down Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shepherds Down Special School?

Shepherds Down Special School is located at Shepherds Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ.