Birtley House Independent School
Birtley House Independent School is an independent special school in Sevenoaks for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 30 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Birtley House Independent School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted inspection: March 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fawkham Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6AY |
| Reference Number | 136211 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 30 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.33%
Girls: 46.67% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Birtley House Independent School is currently facing significant challenges in meeting independent school standards, as identified during this progress monitoring inspection. While there have been improvements in the quality of education, particularly in curriculum development and the implementation of a phonics program, the school still has several unmet standards that need attention. The leadership has been proactive in creating a positive culture and ensuring that staff are well-supported in their roles, which suggests a commitment to ongoing improvement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 May 2011 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Curriculum improvements have been made, addressing previous gaps in content.
- Increased staff professional learning leading to better subject knowledge.
- Structured lessons taught consistently across the school.
- Positive impacts on early reading skills through a well-established phonics program.
- Effective procedures for identifying and supporting pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all standards were met during this inspection.
- Assessment procedures for checking pupils' learning are still at an early stage.
- Some areas of leadership and management responsibilities remain unmet.
In 2025–26, 3.3% of pupils at Birtley House Independent School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 96.7% 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 Birtley House Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Birtley House Independent School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in March 2026.
When was Birtley House Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?
Birtley House Independent School was last inspected in March 2026.
How many pupils does Birtley House Independent School have?
Birtley House Independent School has 30 pupils on roll.
What age range does Birtley House Independent School cover?
Birtley House Independent School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Birtley House Independent School?
Birtley House Independent School is at Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6AY.