Felden Hall School, Hemel Hempstead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Felden Hall School is expertly led by the experienced Witherslack Group, which operates 37 other successful independent schools. The school prioritises reading and provides a rich, ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs. With excellent staff-to-pupil ratios and a clinical team working alongside teachers, the school is well-equipped to support both academic learning and pastoral wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with experienced senior team from successful special education backgrounds
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with multiple designated safeguarding leads and ongoing staff training
- Ambitious, broad curriculum with reading as a priority and strong focus on life skills and career preparation
- High staff-to-pupil ratios (3 adults per 8-10 pupils) with qualified teachers experienced in SEND
- Detailed individual risk assessments and robust health and safety procedures in place
Areas for Improvement
- Not all appointed staff have prior experience with the chosen phonics programme - training scheduled to ensure consistency
- Need for ongoing staff development to maintain expertise across diverse pupil needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a comprehensive policy reflecting latest statutory guidance, three qualified designated safeguarding leads, electronic recording systems, and ongoing staff training including online safety and Prevent duty.
Extracurricular Activities
Canoeing, Chinese New Year celebrations, local and school community contributions
Felden Hall School is a proposed independent school for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health barriers, and other needs. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
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Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
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