Saxon Wood School, Basingstoke

In its own words: "Saxon Wood is an inclusive special school in Basingstoke, Hampshire for children aged 2-11 years old with complex medical needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. We are a small school with only 44 pupils across 5 classes with a high staff : child ratio."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors, I would like to warmly welcome you to Saxon Wood School. Saxon Wood provides specialist provision for pupils aged 2-11 with a range of additional needs, including, mild, severe and profound multiple learning difficulties."

The nearest other special schools to Saxon Wood School are Limington House School (1.6 miles, Good); Maple Ridge School (1.6 miles, Good); Dove House Academy (1.8 miles, Outstanding); and Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke (2.1 miles).

22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

Almost every pupil at Saxon Wood School has an education, health and care plan (45 of 45 in 2026). The most common need among them is a physical disability.

Saxon Wood School provides for pupils with physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Basingstoke Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rooksdown Crossroads (se-bound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 110 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.

Saxon Wood School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.