Special schoolData as of May 2026

Shepherds Down Special School

Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, SO21 2AJ

Community special school

Pupils

195

Ages

4-11

FSM

34.4%

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

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About Shepherds Down Special School

Shepherds Down Special School is a primary school in Winchester, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 195 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Shepherds Lane, Winchester, SO21 2AJ | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Shepherds Down Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — School remains Good
Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Shepherds Down Special School

What is Shepherds Down Special School's Ofsted rating?

Shepherds Down Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Shepherds Down Special School's latest exam results?

Shepherds Down Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Shepherds Down Special School located?

Shepherds Down Special School is a primary school in Winchester, Hampshire (SO21 2AJ).

How many pupils attend Shepherds Down Special School?

Shepherds Down Special School has around 195 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Shepherds Down Special School with other schools?

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