Special schoolData as of May 2026

Rosewood Free School

Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NA

Free schools special

Pupils

Ages

2-19

FSM

18.5%

Capacity

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Rosewood Free School

Rosewood Free School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). The school has around 70 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NA | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rosewood Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding
Jul 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Rosewood Free School

What is Rosewood Free School's Ofsted rating?

Rosewood Free School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

Where is Rosewood Free School located?

Rosewood Free School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO16 5NA).

How many pupils attend Rosewood Free School?

Rosewood Free School has around 70 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Rosewood Free School with other schools?

View Rosewood Free School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Southampton.