Unsted Park School, Godalming
Unsted Park School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 20 in Godalming. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Unsted Park School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Unsted Park School are Gosden House School (1.2 miles, Outstanding); Bramley Oak Academy (1.2 miles, Good); Elysian, Shamley Green (1.9 miles, selective); and Bramley Grange Academy (2.3 miles).
Gosden House SchoolBramley Oak AcademyElysian, Shamley GreenBramley Grange Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Unsted Park School has an education, health and care plan (104 of 104 in 2026).
Unsted Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Farncombe Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
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
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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
93%
Near capacity
104 pupils
112 places
8 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Godalming
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Godalming
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
104
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Unsted Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
89
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Unsted Park School
Questions parents ask about Unsted Park School
What are GCSE results like at Unsted Park School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Unsted Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Unsted Park School's Ofsted rating?
Unsted Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Unsted Park School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Unsted Park School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Unsted Park School?
Unsted Park School has around 104 pupils on roll.
Does Unsted Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Unsted Park School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Unsted Park School?
Unsted Park School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Unsted Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Unsted Park School?
Unsted Park School is at Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)