Limington House School, Basingstoke
Limington House School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Basingstoke. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Limington House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Limington House School are Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke (0.7 miles); Inclusion School (1.1 miles, Good); Maple Ridge School (1.5 miles, Good); and Saxon Wood School (1.6 miles, Good).
Chiltern Way Academy BasingstokeInclusion SchoolMaple Ridge SchoolSaxon Wood School
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Limington House School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Asian (9%) and Black (7%).
Almost every pupil at Limington House School has an education, health and care plan (103 of 103 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Limington House School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Paul's Road (near), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Limington House School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 285 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Limington House School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school gives pupils with severe learning difficulties the chance to thrive. Staff truly know each child and help them develop communication skills, independence and confidence in a calm, nurturing environment. The school prepares older pupils brilliantly for adult life through practical work experience and community involvement, helping them gain real skills and pride in their achievements.
Key Strengths
- Expert staff who deeply understand pupils' complex learning and medical needs, providing highly effective care and support -
- Personalised, ambitious curriculum that helps all pupils make progress, including teaching communication, reading and life skills -
- Outstanding pupil engagement with calm, purposeful classrooms supported by specialist sensory and behaviour training -
- Strong preparation for adulthood with work placements, life skills training and individual transition plans from Year 9 onwards -
- Rich enrichment experiences including theatre visits, community trips, Shakespeare performances and Makaton choir
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities do not fully reflect the school's ambitious curriculum vision - pupils need more consistently purposeful activities to build knowledge effectively -
- Staff need further support to plan precise activities that help pupils progress more effectively across the entire curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating safe, caring environments where pupils feel secure and looked after.
Extracurricular Activities
Shakespeare festival performances, Makaton choir, visits to local church, theatres, shops and parks, residential trips, school shop work experience, local community cafe work placements, cookery activities, travel training
Limington House School is a special educational needs school that transforms pupils' lives by helping those with severe or profound learning difficulties develop confidence, communication skills and independence. The school has maintained its high standards and continues to provide expert support tailored to each pupil's complex needs.
At a Glance
35.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Limington House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Limington House School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Limington House School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
8 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
103 pupils
95 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Basingstoke
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Basingstoke
Across Hampshire council
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
103
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Limington House School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
73
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,620
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
15.9%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Limington House School
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Questions parents ask about Limington House School
What are SATs results like at Limington House School?
Of the pupils at Limington House School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Limington House School's Ofsted rating?
Limington House School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Limington House School?
No fixed boundary. When Limington House School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Limington House School?
Limington House School has around 103 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Limington House School have specialist SEN provision?
Limington House School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Limington House School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Limington House School in 2024/25. 15.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Limington House School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Limington House School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Limington House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 8 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 Limington House School?
Limington House School is at St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)