Gosden House School, Guildford

In its own words: "Parents are welcome to visit the school informally, for a tour and advice, but please be aware, that for the coming 2026/27 academic year, we are currently over PAN in most classes. We do not hold a waiting list, should a placement become available, then all potential pupils are considered on an equal footing."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The nearest other special schools to Gosden House School are Bramley Oak Academy (0.2 miles, Good); Unsted Park School (1.2 miles, Good); Elysian, Shamley Green (1.6 miles, selective); and Castle Garden School (2.3 miles).

24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Gosden House School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (83%).

Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college.

56.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (7%).

Almost every pupil at Gosden House School has an education, health and care plan (130 of 130 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Gosden House School provides for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gosden House School (adjacent), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gosden House School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

In 2024/25, Gosden House School issued 3 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.