Moor House School & College
Moor House School & College is a non-maintained special school in Oxted for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 202 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Moor House School & College is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: January 2023. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mill Lane Hurst Green Oxted Surrey RH8 9AQ |
| Phone | 01883712271 |
| Reference Number | 125454 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.37%
Girls: 36.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 8 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 9 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 10 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 11 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 12 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 13 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.4% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
Moor House School & College continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining its outstanding status since its last inspection in 2014. Pupils are happy, confident, and motivated, benefiting from a meticulously designed curriculum that caters specifically to their speech and language difficulties. The staff's collaborative approach and high aspirations for each pupil significantly contribute to their success, ensuring that students leave well-prepared for their futures. The school excels in fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly skilled staff support pupils to achieve their full potential.
- Exceptional progress made in speech and language development.
- Curriculum crafted to suit pupils' individual needs effectively.
- Strong emphasis on communication and social skills development.
- Robust support for mental health and well-being.
- Comprehensive careers guidance and relevant work experience opportunities.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 13 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 4.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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In 2024–25 pupils at Moor House School & College attended 92.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 1.5% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 12.2% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 3.8% of pupils at Moor House School & College were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 7.6 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 8.2 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Moor House School & College had 202 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).
It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Speech, language and communication needs | 202 |
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 non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Hazelwood School
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Holland Junior School
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0.66 miles |
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Limpsfield CofE Infant School
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1.3 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
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1.52 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Infant School
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1.57 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
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2.47 miles |
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Crockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Godstone Primary and Nursery School
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3.01 miles |
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Woodlea Primary School
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3.56 miles |
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Tatsfield Primary School
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3.59 miles |
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Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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3.59 miles |
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St John's CofE Aided Primary School
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3.79 miles |
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Caterham Prep
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4.03 miles |
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Bletchingley Village Primary School
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4.08 miles |
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Edenbridge Primary School
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4.1 miles |
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Lingfield Primary School
Vicarage Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6HA |
4.59 miles |
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Oakhyrst Grange School
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4.73 miles |
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Four Elms Primary School
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4.76 miles |
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Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
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4.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oxted School
Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AB |
1.26 miles |
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Limpsfield Grange School
89 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0RZ |
1.64 miles |
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Woldingham School
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3.26 miles |
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The View School
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4.27 miles |
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Caterham School
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YA |
4.31 miles |
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Valence School
Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN |
4.35 miles |
|
St Piers School
St Pier's Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PW |
4.66 miles |
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Lingfield College
Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH |
4.83 miles |
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What is Moor House School & College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Moor House School & College is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.
When was Moor House School & College last inspected by Ofsted?
Moor House School & College was last inspected in January 2023.
How many pupils does Moor House School & College have?
Moor House School & College has 202 pupils on roll.
What age range does Moor House School & College cover?
Moor House School & College for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What are Moor House School & College's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Moor House School & College?
Moor House School & College is at Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AQ.