Anstey Manor School, Alton

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 7–16

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Rebecca Bradley

LA:Hampshire

Phone:01420388100

Address:Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NG

Area:Schools in GU34

Status:open

Opened:23 July 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Overall

Inspected 7 May 2026View full report

URN:152465

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:East Hampshire

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Anstey Manor School is designed specifically for pupils with special educational needs, with small supportive classes and specialist staff on site. The curriculum balances academic subjects like English, maths and science with important life skills, social development and emotional wellbeing. Leaders have carefully planned outdoor learning, theatre visits and other enrichment experiences to help pupils develop as individuals.

Key Strengths

Experienced proprietor body with track record of running 22 schools across southern England
Well-considered curriculum balancing academic learning with social and emotional development
Comprehensive safeguarding policies and staff training in place
Small class sizes with qualified teachers and teaching assistants (typically 1 teacher and 1 TA to 6 pupils)
Strong health and safety procedures including fire safety compliance

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective with comprehensive child protection policies, trained staff, and robust oversight systems from proprietors and governors to prioritize pupils' safety and welfare.

Extracurricular Activities

theatre visits, public events, forest school activities, horticulture, school council

Anstey Manor School is a proposed specialist SEND school for pupils in key stages 2 and 3, starting with 30 pupils in September 2026 and expanding to 60. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.