West Hill School

West Hill School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school provides a warm and nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. With a well-sequenced curriculum and strong learning support, pupils engage enthusiastically in their education, benefiting from the tailored approach to their individual needs. Relationships between staff and students are built on trust, fostering a safe space for learning and personal growth. The commitment of leaders and staff ensures that students are given ample opportunities to develop into positive members of both the school and the wider community.

Strengths

• Exceptional support and relationships between staff and pupils.
• Outstanding curriculum that ignites curiosity and learning.
• Highly effective teaching of phonics with a love for reading emphasized.
• Commitment to personal development through diverse activities.
• Strong leadership and dedicated staff creating a cohesive purpose.

In 2024–25 pupils at West Hill School attended 91.9% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

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, 0.0% of pupils at West Hill School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

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 West Hill School had 7.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 West Hill School had 147 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.

Pupils by main type of need

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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 West Hill School received £25,216 and spent £20,796 for each of its 153 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £91,000 (£596 per pupil).

Across all 13 schools of The Howard Partnership Trust, income was £9,406 and spending £9,407 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Leatherhead · Surrey local authority: places and applications

West Hill School is part of The Howard Partnership Trust, which runs 14 schools. The nearest others:

• Fox Grove School Leatherhead
• Eastwick Infant School Leatherhead
• Eastwick Junior School Leatherhead
• Howard of Effingham School Leatherhead
• St Lawrence Primary School Leatherhead
• Three Rivers Academy Walton-On-Thames
• Linden Bridge School Worcester Park
• Cuddington Community Primary School Worcester Park
• Sunbury Manor School Sunbury-On-Thames
• Kenyngton Manor Primary School Sunbury-On-Thames

What is West Hill School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for West Hill School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.

When was West Hill School last inspected by Ofsted?

West Hill School was last inspected in June 2023.

How many pupils does West Hill School have?

West Hill School has 147 pupils on roll.

What age range does West Hill School cover?

West Hill School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are West Hill School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is West Hill School?

West Hill School is at Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW.