Fox Grove School

Fox Grove School has received an outstanding rating across all inspection categories, marking a significant achievement as this is its first inspection since opening. The school provides exceptional support for pupils with a range of complex social and communication needs, fostering both academic and personal growth. The leadership and management demonstrate a strong vision supported by a dedicated team, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

Strengths

• Exceptional relationships between staff and pupils
• Ambitious curriculum promoting social and academic growth
• Exemplary behaviour and a strong sense of belonging among pupils
• Innovative early years and sixth form provisions
• Strong support for families and seamless home-school connections
• Well-trained staff providing expert emotional and sensory support

In 2024–25 pupils at Fox Grove School attended 88.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 31.9% 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, 3.4% of pupils at Fox Grove 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 Fox Grove School had 10.1 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.1% 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 Fox Grove School had 153 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

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 Fox Grove School received £31,617 and spent £28,396 for each of its 147 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £88,000 (£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

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

• West Hill 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 Fox Grove School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Fox Grove School is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was Fox Grove School last inspected by Ofsted?

Fox Grove School was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does Fox Grove School have?

Fox Grove School has 153 pupils on roll.

What age range does Fox Grove School cover?

Fox Grove School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Fox Grove School's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Fox Grove School?

Fox Grove School is at Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW.