Hertfordshire has 35 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 9 were outstanding or exceptional and 91% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 16 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 9 outstanding or exceptional
- 23 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amwell View School | Outstanding | 13 Sept 2018 | SG12 |
| Breakspeare School | Outstanding | 27 Sept 2017 | WD5 |
| Colnbrook School | Outstanding | 7 Mar 2017 | WD19 |
| Heathlands School | Outstanding | 27 Sept 2017 | AL3 |
| Knightsfield School | Outstanding | 12 Dec 2018 | AL8 |
| Lakeside School | Outstanding | 20 Feb 2018 | AL8 |
| Middleton School | Outstanding | 25 Apr 2024 | SG12 |
| Rhodes Wood Hospital School | Outstanding | 3 Jul 2025 | AL9 |
| Woodfield School | Outstanding | 29 Nov 2017 | HP3 |
| Brandles School | Good | 5 Jun 2024 | SG7 |
| East Hall School | Good | 5 Dec 2024 | SG4 |
| Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School | Good | 15 Feb 2024 | EN6 |
| Falconer School | Good | 21 Feb 2017 | WD23 |
| Garston Manor School | Good | 16 Mar 2017 | WD25 |
| Greenside School | Good | 28 Feb 2013 | SG2 |
| Haywood Grove School | Good | 26 Jun 2018 | HP2 |
| Heathlands School | Good | 5 Mar 2026 | AL3 |
| James Marks Academy | Strong | 9 Jun 2026 | AL7 |
| Larwood School | Good | 10 Nov 2022 | SG1 |
| Lonsdale School | Good | 29 Nov 2016 | SG2 |
| Meadow Wood School | Good | 14 Mar 2017 | WD23 |
| Radlett Lodge School | Good | 19 Jun 2025 | WD7 |
| Redbourn Park School | Good | 13 Jun 2024 | HP2 |
| Southfield School | Good | 5 Jul 2019 | AL10 |
| St Elizabeth's Centre | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | SG10 |
| St Elizabeth's School | Good | 2 May 2018 | SG10 |
| St Luke's School | Good | 8 Jun 2023 | AL3 |
| The Collett School | Good | 17 Oct 2018 | HP1 |
| The Valley School | Good | 24 Jan 2018 | SG2 |
| Watling View School | Good | 22 Jun 2016 | AL1 |
| White Trees Independent School | Good | 16 May 2024 | CM23 |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy | Good | 22 Feb 2017 | SG6 |
| Batchwood School | Needs attention | 14 Apr 2026 | AL3 |
| Hailey Hall School | Requires improvement | 29 Sept 2022 | SG13 |
| Pinewood School | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | SG12 |