The Loddon School, Hook
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Loddon School excels at creating a warm, trusting environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Staff skilfully use everyday moments - from feeding animals to cooking - as learning opportunities, helping pupils make striking progress even if they struggled in previous schools. The school is exceptionally ambitious for every pupil's future, teaching independence and real-world skills through community activities, work experience and off-site residentials.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes from pupils, with many making rapid improvements in motivation and resilience
- Highly ambitious, personalised curriculum that adapts to each pupil's needs with clear progression pathways
- Exceptional well-being support using therapeutic approaches to pre-empt and de-escalate issues effectively
- Strong staff training and understanding of pupils' special educational needs and communication difficulties
- Outstanding preparation for adulthood with real community experiences, work placements and independent living skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with regular staff and trustee training and robust policies implemented consistently.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest area activities, shop and cafe practice, community events, family picnics, community volunteering, short off-site residentials, supported work experience, swimming pool, outdoor fitness equipment
The Loddon School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8-19 with severe communication difficulties, rated Outstanding across all areas. The school places positive relationships at its heart and helps pupils flourish through a carefully tailored curriculum and therapeutic approaches.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
28 pupils
30 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hook
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Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
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