Compare Great Oaks School and Rosewood Free School and Springwell School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Great Oaks School (Not applicable) in Southampton; Rosewood Free School (Not applicable) in Southampton; Springwell School (Not applicable) in Southampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Great Oaks School, Rosewood Free School and Springwell School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, free schools special and community special school type located around Southampton, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Great Oaks School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Great Oaks School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 50–55%, range 15–20%–70–75%; all within the SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	Great Oaks School SO16 7LT	Rosewood Free School SO16 5NA	Springwell School SO19 6DH
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Southampton Hampshire SO16 7LT	Southampton Hampshire SO16 5NA	Southampton Hampshire SO19 6DH
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Jan 2024	1 12 Sep 2014	1 18 Apr 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	280	70	276
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD	SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD	Southampton (852)
Website	www.greatoaks.school	www.rosewoodfreeschool.org.uk	www.springwellschool.net
Telephone	02380767660	02380571050	02380445981
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Great Oaks School

SO16 7LT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 7LT
Ofsted: 1 24 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Website: www.greatoaks.school
Telephone: 02380767660

Rosewood Free School

SO16 5NA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 5NA
Ofsted: 1 12 Sep 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Website: www.rosewoodfreeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 02380571050

Springwell School

SO19 6DH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 6DH
Ofsted: 1 18 Apr 2013
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Southampton (852)
Website: www.springwellschool.net
Telephone: 02380445981

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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