Mountfield Heath School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | John's Cross Road John's Cross Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5FA |
| Reference Number | 145980 |
Mountfield Heath School is an independent special school that is likely to meet the independent school standards if the planned material change is implemented. The school currently accommodates 44 pupils, all of whom have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a primary focus on autism. This inspection evaluates the school’s readiness to increase its capacity by six pupils in response to increasing demand from the local authority. The leadership demonstrates a deep understanding of the needs of their pupils and has established robust policies and procedures in safeguarding, health, and safety, which are compliant with the latest guidelines.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 12 Jul 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a comprehensive understanding of pupils' needs
- Robust safeguarding systems and policies in place
- Well-maintained and suitable premises for education
- Effective health and safety practices are consistently implemented
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