Located in Basingstoke, Saxon Wood School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community special school 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.
Saxon Wood School currently has around 44 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.9% boys and 34.1% girls. Around 27.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 18.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 73.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rooksdown Lane, Basingstoke, RG24 9NH |
| Website: | http://www.saxonwood.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01256356635 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jakki Alexander |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116634 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 44 |
| Number of Boys: | 29 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 18.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 73.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.90% | 29 |
| Unclassified | 9.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 6.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 1 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winklebury Junior School Willoughby Way , Off Winklebury Way RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winklebury Infant School Willoughby Way , Winklebury RG23 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Greenbank , Winklebury Way RG23 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Primary School Winklebury Way , RG23 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hill Community School Kenilworth Road , Winklebury RG23 8JQ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community College Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School St Michael's Road , RG22 6SR | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Wood School Rooksdown Lane , Rooksdown RG24 9NH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Futures Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | 1out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Academy Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Centre Ashwood Way , Winklebury RG23 8AA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Centre Ashwood Way , RG23 8AA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.