North Hill House
North Hill House is an independent special school in Frome for pupils aged 6 to 19. It has 64 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for North Hill House is Expected standard, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted inspection: May 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fromefield Frome Somerset BA11 2HB |
| Phone | 01373466222 |
| Reference Number | 131975 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 64 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.25%
Girls: 18.75% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
|---|
North Hill House School is performing well overall, providing a strong standard of education for its pupils who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities, predominantly autism. The inspection found that the school's safeguarding standards are met, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students. Leaders and staff are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes personal development and well-being, and the school successfully engages pupils in a wide range of enriching activities that broaden their learning experiences and prepare them for adulthood.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection |
| 15 Jun 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Education and residential inspection summary |
| 03 Mar 2020 | Standard inspection |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Standard inspection |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Standard inspection |
| 26 Apr 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Standard inspection |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Standard inspection |
| 09 May 2001 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Strong personal development and well-being curriculum
- Effective relationships and emotional support provided to pupils
- High priority given to reading and a strong phonics programme
- Inclusive environment with tailored support for special educational needs
- Opportunities for practical learning and work experience
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of handwriting affecting quality of written work
- Some checks on learning not used consistently to identify knowledge gaps
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at North Hill House were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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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What is North Hill House's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for North Hill House is Expected standard, from an inspection in May 2026.
When was North Hill House last inspected by Ofsted?
North Hill House was last inspected in May 2026.
How many pupils does North Hill House have?
North Hill House has 64 pupils on roll.
What age range does North Hill House cover?
North Hill House for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is North Hill House?
North Hill House is at Fromefield, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HB.