Edgewood School, Northampton
Edgewood School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Northampton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edgewood School in detail
Edgewood School in its own words
In its own words: "Our aim is for Edgewood school to be an inspirational community, where we take care of each other, enjoy our learning and work hard to achieve our goals. "The school has carefully designed a rich curriculum with pupils needs in mind. Key learning is clearly identified across a broad range of subjects.""
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Edgewood School are Billing Brook Special School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Greenfields Specialist School for Communication (0.6 miles, Good); Overstone Park School (1.4 miles); and On Track Education Northampton (1.8 miles, Outstanding).
Billing Brook Special SchoolGreenfields Specialist School for CommunicationOverstone Park SchoolOn Track Education Northampton
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Edgewood School has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Edgewood School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lingswood Park (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 342 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Edgewood School excels at creating a safe, welcoming environment where pupils with complex needs can thrive. Staff build strong individual relationships and use personalised behaviour strategies that really work, helping pupils who have had negative school experiences learn to love learning again. The school puts reading at the centre of everything and teaches important life skills alongside the standard curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils with consistent kindness and care that help pupils feel safe and happy
- High expectations for pupil behaviour with effective support strategies that help pupils manage frustration and cope with school demands
- Reading is placed at the heart of the curriculum with high-quality texts and dedicated phonics sessions helping pupils learn well
- Personalised curriculum carefully designed around each pupil's EHC plan with clear learning goals and well-matched resources
- Strong personal development programme teaching life skills, independence and emotional management
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack the knowledge and expertise to teach phonics effectively, which slows reading progress for early readers
- Occasionally staff provide learning tasks that are not closely matched to pupils' individual targets, causing them to repeat learning they already know
- Limited opportunities for pupils to learn about different religions and develop understanding of faiths different to their own
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
swimming, visits to local park, yoga sessions
Edgewood School is a specialist independent school for pupils aged 7-16 with autism and complex learning needs. The school has been rated Good overall, with strong relationships between staff and pupils and a positive learning environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Edgewood School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
16 pupils
26 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northampton
Across West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,019
Applications
4,602
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Edgewood School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
10
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Edgewood School
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Questions parents ask about Edgewood School
What is Edgewood School's Ofsted rating?
Edgewood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
Does Edgewood School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2025, Edgewood School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Edgewood School?
Edgewood School has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does Edgewood School have specialist SEN provision?
Edgewood School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Edgewood School?
Edgewood School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Edgewood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Edgewood School?
Edgewood School is at Lingswood Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8TA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)