Hill House School
Hill House School is an independent special school in Lymington for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 27 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hill House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Rope Hill Boldre Lymington Hampshire SO41 8NE |
| Phone | 01590672147 |
| Reference Number | 116565 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.07%
Girls: 25.93% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hill House School is performing exceptionally well, achieving outstanding ratings across all areas of inspection. The school provides a nurturing and holistic environment where pupils with autism spectrum disorder can thrive, forming strong relationships with staff who understand and support their individual needs. With a curriculum designed to empower students, there is a notable focus on fostering communication, self-regulation, resilience, independence, and discovery. The school excels in creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for their futures while continually improving its practice through involvement in research and professional development.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Monitoring inspection |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Emergency inspection |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 06 Feb 2006 | Standard inspection |
| 14 Mar 2000 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education and personal development.
- Strong support for individual pupil needs through a cohesive education, care, and therapy team.
- High levels of pupil engagement and enjoyment in school activities.
- Effective communication development strategies, including the use of 'talkpads'.
- Rich opportunities for personal development, including creative arts and community engagement.
- Successful transition planning for pupils moving to the sixth form and beyond.
- High aspirations for pupils and a culture of presuming competency.
In 2025–26, 3.7% of pupils at Hill House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 96.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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William Gilpin Church of England Primary School
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Lymington Junior School
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1.75 miles |
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Pennington Church of England Primary School
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1.93 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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2.27 miles |
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South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery
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2.41 miles |
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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Sway Road, Brockenhurst Ce Primary & Pre-School, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RX |
2.6 miles |
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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
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3.21 miles |
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Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School
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3.72 miles |
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Tiptoe Primary School
Wootton Road, Tiptoe, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6FU |
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Ashley Infant School
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4.01 miles |
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Ashley Junior School
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| Name | Distance |
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Southlands School
Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QB |
0.8 miles |
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East Street Farm
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1.39 miles |
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Priestlands School
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2.03 miles |
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Brockenhurst College
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2.79 miles |
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Ballard School
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What is Hill House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hill House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was Hill House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hill House School was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does Hill House School have?
Hill House School has 27 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hill House School cover?
Hill House School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Hill House School?
Hill House School is at Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8NE.