William Morris School, Stonehouse
William Morris School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in Stonehouse. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
William Morris School in detail
William Morris School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to William Morris School are The Shrubberies School (1.4 miles, Good); St Martins Centre (St Roses School) (4.2 miles, Good); St Rose's Special School (4.2 miles, Good); and Peak Academy (4.8 miles).
The Shrubberies SchoolSt Martins Centre (St Roses School)St Rose's Special SchoolPeak Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at William Morris School has an education, health and care plan (30 of 30 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stonehouse Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pike Bridge (before), 300 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
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 November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
William Morris School excels at providing specialist care for some of the most vulnerable young people, with all pupils having complex needs and education, health and care plans. The school prioritizes pupil well-being and safety above all else, with a positive safeguarding culture and staff who understand each child's individual vulnerabilities. The facilities are well-resourced and thoughtfully designed, including dedicated medical provision and plenty of outdoor space for recreation.
Key Strengths
- Robust safeguarding procedures with effective implementation and regular staff training
- Well-maintained premises with suitable facilities including art studio, medical room, and outdoor spaces for recreation and physical education
- Strong leadership vision committed to high quality education and pastoral care for vulnerable pupils with complex needs
- Thorough pre-employment checks and staff induction programmes ensuring suitability to work with children
- Effective health and safety policies with regular fire safety checks and risk assessments for all activities
Areas for Improvement
- Minor administrative errors identified on the single central record (though these were rectified during inspection)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a suitable, annually updated policy that is implemented robustly, with staff receiving regular training and working with external agencies to support at-risk pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Horticulture, outdoor games, physical education
William Morris School is a specialist independent school for pupils aged 7-19 with complex needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if its proposed expansion from 27 to 50 pupils is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with William Morris School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 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
60%
Available places
30 pupils
50 places
20 spare places
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
30
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
William Morris School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
30
Total Pupils
22
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about William Morris School
What is William Morris School's Ofsted rating?
William Morris School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2023, it was rated Good.
Does William Morris School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2023, William Morris School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to William Morris School?
William Morris School has around 30 pupils on roll.
Does William Morris School have specialist SEN provision?
William Morris School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to William Morris School?
William Morris 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 William Morris School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 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 William Morris School?
William Morris School is at Eastington, Stonehouse, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3SH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)