West Hill School

Type Special School / Academy special converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Kingston Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 7PW
Phone 01372814714
Reference Number 144228

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.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 153
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 65.36%
Girls: 34.64%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 41.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 7.8%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 3 9
2 8 8 16
3 19 4 23
4 21 7 28
5 24 12 36
6 17 14 31

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 72.5%
White, Other 5.2%
Pakistani 3.9%
Mixed, Other 3.3%
White & Asian 2.6%
Asian, Other 2.6%
Indian 1.3%
Unclassified 1.3%
African 1.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.7%
White & Black (African) 0.7%
Irish 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 10 May 2023
Date Report
10 May 2023 School inspection:
20 Apr 2022 School inspection
04 Oct 2017 Academy conversion letter
01 Apr 2014 Full inspection:
Previously as West Hill School
01 Apr 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jun 2009 Full inspection:
15 Jun 2009 Full inspection:
20 Jun 2006 Full inspection:
20 Jun 2006 Full inspection:
13 Mar 2000 Full inspection
13 Mar 2000 Full inspection

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.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -9
Writing -6.7
Maths -8.7

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