Rosewood Free School
URN: 139265 • Southampton SO16 5NA
Overview
- Name
- Rosewood Free School
- URN
- 139265
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoe Evans (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02380571050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Aldermoor Road, Southampton SO16 5NA
Summary
Rosewood Free School, located in Southampton, is a mixed special free school catering to 70 pupils, with a focus on providing tailored education for learners with special educational needs. The school operates with a commitment to fostering individuality in learning, ensuring that each student receives a supportive and responsive educational experience. Led by Headteacher Zoé Evans, Rosewood aims to deliver high-quality education while continuously striving for improvement.
The curriculum at Rosewood is designed to be inclusive and learner-led, integrating health and education to support the holistic development of students. The school emphasizes the importance of routines and joint agency working, involving families and various professionals in the educational process. Additionally, Rosewood offers a range of services, including music therapy and occupational therapy, to enhance the learning experience.
Rosewood Free School actively engages with the wider community, providing resources and support not only to its pupils but also to families. The school promotes a culture of collaboration and celebration, evident in its community events and initiatives. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Rosewood is designed to be inclusive and learner-led, integrating health and education to support the holistic development of students. The school emphasizes the importance of routines and joint agency working, involving families and various professionals in the educational process. Additionally, Rosewood offers a range of services, including music therapy and occupational therapy, to enhance the learning experience.
Rosewood Free School actively engages with the wider community, providing resources and support not only to its pupils but also to families. The school promotes a culture of collaboration and celebration, evident in its community events and initiatives. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
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- The Rosewood WayThe Rosewood Way (other)
- The Specialist Schools TrustThe Specialist Schools Trust (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
- The Serendipity School (62.5)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 70
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- 2012-09-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | 36 | 34 | 70 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 35 | 33 | 70 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 70 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 70 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 67 | 40 | 27 | 60 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 68 | 43 | 25 | 60 | 10.50 |
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