Radlett Lodge School, Radlett
Radlett Lodge School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Radlett. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Radlett Lodge School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Radlett Lodge School are Seva Education St Albans (2.3 miles); Watling View School (2.8 miles, Good); Garston Manor School (3.5 miles, Good); and Meadow Wood School (4 miles, Good).
Seva Education St AlbansWatling View SchoolGarston Manor SchoolMeadow Wood School
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Radlett Lodge School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (85%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Radlett Lodge School has an education, health and care plan (54 of 54 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Radlett Railway Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year 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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Radlett Lodge creates a nurturing, safe environment where autistic pupils thrive academically and emotionally. The school combines high teaching standards with expert therapeutic support from its dedicated team, ensuring every child receives personalised help. Pupils develop real-world skills through work experience and community projects, preparing them well for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and relationships between staff and pupils, with high-quality emotional support reducing dysregulated behaviour
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to individual pupils' needs, with expert phonics teaching and strong communication support
- Comprehensive therapeutic provision alongside academics, including work experience and life skills development
- Pupils' voices are actively heard through the student council and other decision-making opportunities
- Supportive environment where staff maintain high expectations while prioritizing pupil well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not routinely check pupil understanding in lessons, sometimes leading to activities that are too easy or too hard
- Staff need consistent training to adapt the curriculum more effectively for pupils with different levels of prior knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff skilled at spotting signs of distress and moving quickly to support pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Student council, splash day, playground activities, allotment gardening, work experience at cafes and bookshops, cooking and shopping skills, fiftieth birthday party planning
Radlett Lodge is a small independent special school for autistic pupils aged 5-19 with an Education, Health and Care plan. The school has been rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Radlett Lodge School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 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
90%
Near capacity
54 pupils
60 places
6 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Radlett
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Radlett
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
54
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Radlett Lodge 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
54
Total Pupils
40
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Radlett Lodge School
What is Radlett Lodge School's Ofsted rating?
Radlett Lodge School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Radlett Lodge School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Radlett Lodge School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Radlett Lodge School?
Radlett Lodge School has around 54 pupils on roll.
Does Radlett Lodge School have specialist SEN provision?
Radlett Lodge School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Radlett Lodge School?
Radlett Lodge 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 Radlett Lodge School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Radlett Lodge School?
Radlett Lodge School is at Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)