The Shrubberies School, Stonehouse
The Shrubberies School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Stonehouse. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Shrubberies School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Shrubberies School are William Morris School (1.4 miles, Good); St Martins Centre (St Roses School) (2.7 miles, Good); St Rose's Special School (2.7 miles, Good); and Sladewood Academy (3.9 miles).
William Morris SchoolSt Martins Centre (St Roses School)St Rose's Special SchoolSladewood Academy
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 64% to a further education college.
Who goes there
47.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at The Shrubberies School has an education, health and care plan (140 of 140 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
The Shrubberies School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stonehouse Rail Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Joseph's Church (opposite), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The Shrubberies School issued 2 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
47.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Shrubberies School
Before and after school care
The Shrubberies School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Gloucestershire
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Shrubberies School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Shrubberies School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 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 Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 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
127%
Over capacity
140 pupils
110 places
30 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stonehouse
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stonehouse
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
140
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Shrubberies School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
140
Total Pupils
95
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
6.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,697
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.5%
Overall absence
28.0%
Persistent absence
107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Shrubberies School
What are SATs results like at The Shrubberies School?
Of the pupils at The Shrubberies School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is The Shrubberies School's Ofsted rating?
The Shrubberies School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Shrubberies School?
No fixed boundary. When The Shrubberies School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Shrubberies School?
The Shrubberies School has around 140 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Shrubberies School have specialist SEN provision?
The Shrubberies School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at The Shrubberies School?
8.5% of sessions were missed at The Shrubberies School in 2024/25. 28% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Shrubberies School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Shrubberies 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.
Does The Shrubberies School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
The Shrubberies School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near The Shrubberies School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 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 Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Shrubberies School?
The Shrubberies School is at Oldends Lane, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2DG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)