Redbourn Park School, Hemel Hempstead

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 716

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Richard McCabe
Pupils:25 / 30 capacity
LA:Hertfordshire
Phone:01442601252
Address:Grovehill Youth Centre, Stevenage Rise, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BH
Status:open
Opened:6 May 2021

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 8 January 2026View full report
URN:148472
UKPRN:10101142
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hemel Hempstead
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Turnpike Green (opp)
72m · 1 min walk
Henry Wells Square (opp)
178m · 3 min walk
Basildon Square (opp)
188m · 3 min walk
Avon Square (nr)
220m · 4 min walk
Claymore (opp)
334m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

83%

Available places

25 pupils

30 capacity

5 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,889
Projected new pupils:340

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hemel Hempstead

Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

Places available

15,354

Applications

13,699

Got 1st preference

75.8%

Got preferred school

94.7%

Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

8 January 2026
11 June 2024
6 December 2023

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