Radlett Lodge School, Radlett
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
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Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
54 pupils
60 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Radlett
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Radlett
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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