Saxon Wood School
URN: 116634 • Basingstoke RG24 9NH
Overview
- Name
- Saxon Wood School
- URN
- 116634
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jakki Alexander (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01256356635
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rooksdown Lane, Basingstoke RG24 9NH
Summary
Saxon Wood School is a community special school located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, catering to children aged 2 to 11 with complex medical needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities. With a small enrolment of 44 pupils across five classes, the school maintains a high staff-to-child ratio, enabling personalized attention and tailored learning experiences for each child.
The school's ethos, "Where learning has no limits," reflects its commitment to fostering a love of learning and supporting children in overcoming barriers to education. Saxon Wood offers a bespoke curriculum designed to enhance communication, functional, social, and life skills, ensuring that each child can achieve their best possible outcomes. Facilities include specialist rooms such as a sensory room, therapy room, and outdoor learning spaces that enrich the educational experience.
Saxon Wood School prioritizes collaboration with parents, carers, and professionals to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The dedicated staff work together to create a holistic learning environment that prepares children for future educational stages while celebrating their individual progress.
The school's ethos, "Where learning has no limits," reflects its commitment to fostering a love of learning and supporting children in overcoming barriers to education. Saxon Wood offers a bespoke curriculum designed to enhance communication, functional, social, and life skills, ensuring that each child can achieve their best possible outcomes. Facilities include specialist rooms such as a sensory room, therapy room, and outdoor learning spaces that enrich the educational experience.
Saxon Wood School prioritizes collaboration with parents, carers, and professionals to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The dedicated staff work together to create a holistic learning environment that prepares children for future educational stages while celebrating their individual progress.
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Nearby alternatives
- Dove House Academy (60.8)
- Maple Ridge School (58.9)
- Limington House School (57.0)
- Tadley Court School (48.4)
- Ashwood Education Centre (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 27.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 42 | 25 | 17 | 14.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 43 | 27 | 16 | 16.30 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 43 | 27 | 16 | 16.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 31.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 25.80 |
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