Rosewood Free School is a not applicable school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rosewood Free School currently has around 70 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NA |
| Website: | www.rosewoodfreeschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02380571050 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Southampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Zoe Evans |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139265 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 77 |
| Number of Pupils: | 70 |
| Number of Boys: | 36 |
| Number of Girls: | 34 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.90% | 44 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 6 |
| Indian | 8.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 1 |
| African | 1.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Infant School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Sandpiper Road , SO16 8FD | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Infant School Seagarth Close , SO16 6RN | - not rated | 844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybrook Junior School Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane , Hollybrook School SO16 6RL | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Shirley High School Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School 300 Aldermoor Road , Bradbury Centre SO16 5NA | - not rated | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assure Community College Unit 4 Northbrook Industrial Estate , Hollybrook Road SO16 6PB | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tremona Road Children's Centre at Burseldon House 119 Tremona Road , Shirley Warren SO16 6HU | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.