Clay Hill School

Clay Hill School is performing well overall, with strengths in personal development and pupil behavior. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils, most of whom have had disrupted education prior to their enrollment, are able to thrive and build resilience. With a strong emphasis on pastoral care and understanding of pupils' needs, the school boasts positive feedback from parents and a good reputation within its community. The leadership team effectively maintains high expectations and ensures compliance with educational standards, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that enables pupils to feel safe and valued. Despite these strengths, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the consistency of teaching across subjects such as mathematics and English.

Strengths

• Pupils feel safe and are proud of their achievements.
• The school has a strong focus on personal development and character building.
• Excellent behavior of pupils contributes to a positive school environment.
• Strong pastoral care leads to high self-esteem and resilience among pupils.
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils help manage anxiety effectively.
• The school provides successful interventions for reading and other subjects.
• Engaging curriculum in English and enrichment activities enhance learning experiences.

Areas for Improvement

• Teaching is sometimes inconsistent and does not always meet pupils' needs.
• Some staff lack confidence in adapting teaching to support individual pupils.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Clay Hill School 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 Clay Hill School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Clay Hill School is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.

When was Clay Hill School last inspected by Ofsted?

Clay Hill School was last inspected in November 2024.

How many pupils does Clay Hill School have?

Clay Hill School has 52 pupils on roll.

What age range does Clay Hill School cover?

Clay Hill School for pupils aged 5 to 19.

What are Clay Hill School's GCSE results?

In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 30.2, and 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Clay Hill School?

Clay Hill School is at Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7DE.