Papillon House
Papillon House is an independent special school in Tadworth for pupils aged 4 to 19. It has 42 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Papillon House is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Pebble Close Tadworth Surrey KT20 7PA |
| Reference Number | 135407 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 42 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.81%
Girls: 26.19% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
|---|
Papillon House is a good independent special school that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with autism spectrum disorder. The school's commitment to high expectations and a supportive atmosphere fosters joy and enthusiasm for learning among students. With exceptional personal development programs and highly effective therapeutic support, pupils achieve well in communication, reading, and personal growth. The school's sixth-form provision is particularly strong, equipping students with vital life skills and meaningful qualifications in a variety of subjects tailored to their individual needs.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 May 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a caring and ambitious environment.
- Excellent behaviour and high expectations set across the school.
- Exceptional sixth-form provision providing meaningful accreditations.
- Strong therapeutic support that helps pupils overcome challenges.
- Inclusive practices tailored for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality reading programs that boost literacy skills.
- Extensive personal development activities promoting diversity and safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasionally, teachers do not identify misconceptions in learning effectively, hindering some pupils' progress.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Papillon 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 Papillon House's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Papillon House is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Papillon House last inspected by Ofsted?
Papillon House was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Papillon House have?
Papillon House has 42 pupils on roll.
What age range does Papillon House cover?
Papillon House for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Papillon House?
Papillon House is at Pebble Close, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7PA.