Maple Ridge School

Community special school · Ages 4–11 · Basingstoke, Hampshire

Maple Ridge School is a special school in Basingstoke, Hampshire for ages 4–11.

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade Inspected 2 June 2026

“At Maple Ridge school, pupils are welcomed into a warm, friendly and safe community where they feel a strong sense of belonging.”
“Staff know pupils and their families well and use this understanding to provide personalised care and learning.”
“One parent said the school has ‘changed our family’s life for the better’.”

“Transitions between learning activities are not always well managed, which can sometimes lead to pupils disengaging from learning.”
“Leaders know there is work needed to strengthen regulation and consistency at these times.”
“However, there are some differences in staff’s experience and expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively.”

Safeguarding: met

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Measure	School	England
Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25)	0%	62%

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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