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Rosehill School, Nottingham

Outstanding
Special
Community special school
Mixed
Ages 4–19

Rosehill School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Nottingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.

Ofsted
Outstanding (2013)
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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Rosehill School in detail

Rosehill School in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, I am delighted to welcome you to our exceptional school community. At Rosehill, every child and young person is valued, respected and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally."

Headteacher's welcome (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other special schools to Rosehill School are Sutherland House School (0.5 miles, Good); Carlton Digby School (1.9 miles, Outstanding); Venture Learning (2.3 miles, Good); and Woodlands Academy (3.2 miles, Good).

Sutherland House SchoolCarlton Digby SchoolVenture LearningWoodlands Academy

Where pupils go next

Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.

Who goes there

53.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Asian (25%) and Black (22%).

Almost every pupil at Rosehill School has an education, health and care plan (121 of 121 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Rosehill School provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.

Getting there

The nearest tram or metro stop is Lace Market Tram Stop, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ridgway Street, 60 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rosehill 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 1145 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 Nottingham (391), as is usual near a town centre.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, Rosehill School issued 2 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.

Sources: 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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Cheryl Steele
Pupils:121
LA:Nottingham
Phone:01159155815
Address:St Matthias Road, Nottingham, NG3 2FE
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago

This judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

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Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form

Inspected 25 February 2025View full report
URN:122964
UKPRN:10017501
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Nottingham East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

Rosehill excels at creating a calm, purposeful atmosphere where every pupil feels valued and supported to succeed. The school's caring staff understand each child's individual needs deeply and provide expert, responsive teaching that helps pupils develop confidence and independence. Beyond academics, the school prepares pupils exceptionally well for adult life through practical experiences like running the on-site cafe, community engagement, and tailored careers programmes.

Key Strengths

  • Highly personalised curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs and interests with clear progression pathways - discovery, explorers and investigators
  • Expert teaching in small class groups with staff who constantly check understanding and adapt support to individual needs
  • Strong focus on early reading and communication skills with well-trained staff delivering phonics with confidence
  • Outstanding behaviour support that helps pupils manage anxiety and develop emotional resilience through consistent routines and high expectations
  • Comprehensive preparation for adulthood starting from younger pupils through to formal careers education and work-related accreditations in upper school

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Extracurricular Activities

Music and drama performances, city-wide projects, helping hands week, school council, school ambassador roles, on-site cafe, community and city-wide activities

Rosehill School is a special school for pupils aged 4-19 with autism, where all pupils thrive in a nurturing, respectful environment with expert teaching and care. The school has maintained its Outstanding rating across all key areas.

At a Glance

53.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

Autism, MLD

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
ReadingMathsWriting

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Keep up with Rosehill School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Ridgway Street (Stop GR07)
61m · 1 min walk
Jersey Gardens (Stop GR24)
85m · 1 min walk
Nugent Gardens (Stop GR08)
244m · 4 min walk
Dowson Street (Stop GR06)
245m · 4 min walk
Stonebridge Road (Stop GR23)
265m · 4 min walk

Free school transport

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Apply to Nottingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
47
Fatal
2
Serious
8
Children hurt
7

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 8 serious and 37 slight.

7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.

15 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

101%

Over capacity

121 pupils

120 places

1 pupil over capacity

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham

High pressure
New homes approved:17,136
Projected new pupils:3,084

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nottingham

Across Nottingham council

Low demand council-wide0.99 applications per place

Places available

3,708

Applications

3,688

Got 1st preference

80.3%

Got preferred school

94.1%

All secondary applications across Nottingham council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(7)

25 February 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Sixth FormOutstanding
10 October 2023

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.

15 November 2017

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

0

SEN Support

121

EHC Plans

100.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

Rosehill School provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.

Source: GIAS, Department for Education.

Moderate Learning Difficulty
Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Pupils by Need Type

Autistic Spectrum Disorder121
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
30.6%
Asian
24.8%
Black
22.4%
Mixed
14.0%
Other
1.7%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals53.7%
English as Additional Language30.6%

121

Total Pupils

100

Boys

21

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

19

Teachers

6.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£55,268

Mean salary

2026 data

Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.6%

Overall absence

15.5%

Persistent absence

97

Enrolments

Authorised4.4%
Unauthorised3.2%
Persistent (10%+)15.5%
Severe (50%+)3.1%

Absence trend

5.2%
18/19
14.5%
20/21
6.7%
21/22
7.9%
22/23
9.3%
23/24
7.6%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about Rosehill School

What are SATs results like at Rosehill School?

Of the pupils at Rosehill School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.

What is Rosehill School's Ofsted rating?

Rosehill School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Outstanding.

What is the catchment area for Rosehill School?

No fixed boundary. When Rosehill School is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How many pupils go to Rosehill School?

Rosehill School has around 121 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.

Does Rosehill School have specialist SEN provision?

Rosehill School provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.

What is attendance like at Rosehill School?

7.6% of sessions were missed at Rosehill School in 2024/25. 15.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Rosehill School?

Apply through Nottingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Rosehill 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 Rosehill School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 8 serious and 37 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Nottingham is 37 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Rosehill School?

Rosehill School is at St Matthias Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2FE.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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