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Inclusion School Aldershot, Aldershot

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 11–16

Inclusion School Aldershot is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Aldershot.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Inclusion School Aldershot in detail

Inclusion School Aldershot in its own words

In its own words: "We do this by challenging the stigma surrounding mental health, neurodivergence and additional learning needs within the workplace, community and wider society. This then allows us to promote greater opportunity and experience for the young people in our care and beyond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are one of two independent specialist SEMH mixed schools for young people from 11-16. Aldershot is our school is the newest addition to the Inclusion Education offering - having opened our doors in early 2026."

The school day runs from 9:15am to 2:45pm.

Coming up: an open evening on Friday 4 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Hampshire

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)The school day (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other special schools to Inclusion School Aldershot are Napier School (2.2 miles); The Abbey School (2.7 miles, Outstanding); The Ridgeway School (3.3 miles, Outstanding); and Samuel Cody School (3.9 miles, Good).

Napier SchoolThe Abbey SchoolThe Ridgeway SchoolSamuel Cody School

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Aldershot Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chetwode Terrace (opposite), 220 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 194 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Paul Blake
LA:Hampshire
Phone:01252597488
School day:9:15am to 2:45pm
Address:Beaumont House, Auchinleck Way, Aldershot, GU11 1WT
Status:open
Opened:4 March 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 9 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 8 January 2026View full report
URN:152155
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Aldershot
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

Inclusion School Aldershot specialises in supporting pupils with special educational needs who have fallen behind in their learning. The school creates a caring, therapeutic environment that prioritises building pupils' confidence and self-esteem while providing a broad curriculum tailored to individual needs. Staff are experienced in SEND education and will help pupils develop key life skills alongside academic progress, with a strong focus on preparing them for employment or further education.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on building trusting relationships and creating a nurturing environment for vulnerable pupils
  • Well-planned, broad curriculum with targeted support to help pupils catch up in English and mathematics
  • Comprehensive approach to safeguarding with trained leaders and robust policies in place
  • Thorough health and safety procedures including fire safety and risk assessments
  • High-quality refurbished premises with suitable facilities and outdoor space

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with trained safeguarding leaders, a policy reflecting latest statutory guidance, regular staff training, and a centralised system for recording concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Careers workshops, guest speakers, workplace environment trips, employability and careers curriculum, world and you curriculum, humanities

Inclusion School Aldershot is a new special school designed for pupils with SEND and education, health and care plans who have experienced disruption to their education. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Chetwode Terrace (opp)
222m · 4 min walk
Sandford Road (nr)
276m · 4 min walk
Tesco Superstore (N-bound)
414m · 7 min walk
Queens Road (in)
429m · 7 min walk
Lime Street (in)
505m · 8 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
20
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Children hurt
3

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight.

3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.

2 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 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

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Aldershot

High pressure
New homes approved:555
Projected new pupils:100

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aldershot

Across Hampshire council

Low demand council-wide0.90 applications per place

Places available

15,392

Applications

13,874

Got 1st preference

90.1%

Got preferred school

97.6%

All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History

8 January 2026

Special educational needs provision

Inclusion School Aldershot is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.

Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.

Questions parents ask about Inclusion School Aldershot

Does Inclusion School Aldershot have specialist SEN provision?

Inclusion School Aldershot is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.

How do I apply to Inclusion School Aldershot?

Inclusion School Aldershot 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 Inclusion School Aldershot?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 2 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Inclusion School Aldershot?

Inclusion School Aldershot is at Beaumont House, Auchinleck Way, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1WT.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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