Gosden House School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gosden House School
Address: Horsham Road, Bramley
Town/City: Guildford
County: Surrey
Postcode: GU5 0AH
Telephone Number: 01483 892008
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-16
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Smale
Capacity: 130
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 130 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.2%

SEN Provisions

  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 125452
DfE Number: 936/7003
UKPRN: 10015392
UPRN: 100062349887
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Guildford (E07000209)
Constituency: Godalming and Ash (E14001249)
Electoral Ward: Shalford (E05014957)

Easting & Northing: 500340E, 145654N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 12' 6.96" N 0° 33' 54.21" W
Plus Code: 9C3X6C2M+QX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Nichola Bunn - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • David Burr - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Ms Hayley Butcher - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Caroline Buxton - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mrs Aggie Hiblen - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Johns - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mr Steven Oldfield - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2027.
  • Mrs Rochelle Richmond - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Headteacher Rebecca Smale - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elizabeth Sutherland - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Mrs Bridget Workman - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 March 2030.