Redwood Park Academy

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Redwood Park Academy is a special school in Portsmouth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 65 schools in Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 5 December 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Pupil numbers and mix

168 pupils on roll, with places for 155

Eligible for free school meals58.3%

58.3%, 31.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.7%

16.7%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Redwood Park Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cliffdale Primary Academy1 mileReport card: Strong standard0% met the expected standard
The Wymering School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 0.7
The Harbour School2 milesReport card: Urgent improvement to needs attentionAttainment 8: 3.0
Riverside Community Special School2 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Mary Rose Academy3 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptional0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy special sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
SOLENT ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Louise Quaid
Address
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RY
Local authority
Portsmouth
URN
143828

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.