Redbourn Park School, Hemel Hempstead
Redbourn Park School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Hemel Hempstead. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Redbourn Park School in detail
Redbourn Park School in its own words
In its own words: "We have one school across two sites, accepting children across key stage 2 and 3, ages 7-16. Our schools work with a range of needs. Typically, students have autism a complex and at times traumatic school history and some level of anxiety, demand avoidance or emotional need."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Redbourn Park School are Haywood Grove School (0.3 miles, Good); The Collett School (1.5 miles, Good); Woodfield School (2.1 miles, Outstanding); and St Luke's School (3.1 miles, Good).
Haywood Grove SchoolThe Collett SchoolWoodfield SchoolSt Luke's School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Redbourn Park School has an education, health and care plan (25 of 25 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Turnpike Green (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 240 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months 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 January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Redbourn Park School excels at creating a personalised learning environment where every child's individual needs are met through tailored teaching and support. Staff are highly skilled at keeping pupils engaged and motivated, helping them make strong progress from their starting points. The school prioritises pupil safety and wellbeing, with robust safeguarding systems, excellent facilities, and a calm, supportive atmosphere where children can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Highly personalised curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual needs and EHC plans
- Effective teaching with strong subject knowledge, engaging activities and excellent behaviour management
- Well-trained staff who motivate pupils effectively and support emotional regulation
- Comprehensive safeguarding procedures that are implemented effectively
- High-quality facilities, resources and appropriate staff-to-pupil ratios
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with a comprehensive policy implemented consistently, well-trained staff, appropriate logging and follow-up of concerns, and careful planning to maintain vigilance during expansion.
Extracurricular Activities
STEM workshops, online careers fairs, work experience opportunities planned for key stage 4, school council, physical education at local leisure centre
Redbourn Park School is an independent special school that is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if approved for its material change to extend the age range to include key stage 4 pupils aged 15-16. The school currently serves 25 pupils aged 7-14 and proposes to expand to 30 pupils.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Redbourn Park School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 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
83%
Available places
25 pupils
30 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hemel Hempstead
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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Redbourn Park 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
25
Total Pupils
17
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Redbourn Park School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Redbourn Park School
What is Redbourn Park School's Ofsted rating?
Redbourn Park School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2024, it was rated Good.
Does Redbourn Park School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, Redbourn Park School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Redbourn Park School?
Redbourn Park School has around 25 pupils on roll.
Does Redbourn Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Redbourn Park School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Redbourn Park School?
Redbourn Park 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 Redbourn Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 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 Redbourn Park School?
Redbourn Park School is at Grovehill Youth Centre, Stevenage Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6BH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)