Unsted Park School, Godalming
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Unsted Park excels at creating a calm, welcoming environment where pupils thrive. Staff provide expert support tailored to each pupil's individual needs, with particularly strong outcomes for older pupils and sixth-formers who achieve highly and are well-prepared for their next steps. The school prioritises pupils' emotional wellbeing and character development alongside academics, with outstanding behaviour managed with care and dignity.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and outstanding personal development with strong pastoral support
- Excellent sixth-form provision with high achievement and strong preparation for next steps
- Effective reading programmes that build fluency and confidence, especially in key stage 3
- Exceptional preparation for life in modern Britain through engaging PSHE and enrichment activities
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to individual needs with expert subject knowledge in older year groups
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of curriculum delivery in younger year groups due to recent curriculum changes
- Staff confidence in delivering newer content still developing in early years
- Assessment practices not yet consistently used to identify gaps in understanding for younger pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and confident to raise concerns including about bullying through the school's electronic QR code system.
Extracurricular Activities
Photography, arts and crafts, LGBTQ+ well-being club, school council, eco leaders, lab leaders, visits to art galleries and places of worship
Unsted Park School is a special school for pupils with autism aged 7-20, rated Good overall with Outstanding behaviour and personal development. The school has made significant improvements since the previous inspection, with particularly strong provision in the sixth form.
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
104 pupils
112 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Godalming
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Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
12,562
Applications
12,278
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
95.3%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Unsted Park School
Godalming Junior School
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Busbridge Infant School
Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Bramley Oak Academy
Moss Lane School
St Hilary's School
Loseley Fields Primary School
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