Hambrook School
Hambrook School is an independent special school in Burgess Hill for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has 59 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hambrook School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Marle Place Leylands Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8HY |
| Phone | 01444220210 |
| Reference Number | 149912 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 59 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.1%
Girls: 33.9% |
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 |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hambrook School is performing at a good level overall, providing a friendly and supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs, particularly those with autism. The school has a flexible and personalized curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, which has led to high levels of attendance and positive aspirations among students. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, creating a safe atmosphere for learning and personal growth. However, challenges remain in ensuring that all staff have the necessary expertise to address learning gaps, particularly in mathematics and phonics, and inconsistency in the delivery of life skills in the primary phase has been noted.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Jul 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High levels of pupil attendance
- A flexible and highly personalised curriculum
- Effective support for pupils' emotional and personal development
- Positive behaviour management strategies
- Valued contributions from pupils through clubs and activities
- Robust governance and support for school improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the life skills curriculum in the primary phase
- Some staff lack robust understanding of curriculum aims in mathematics and phonics
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Hambrook 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 Hambrook School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hambrook School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Hambrook School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hambrook School was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Hambrook School have?
Hambrook School has 59 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hambrook School cover?
Hambrook School for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Hambrook School?
Hambrook School is at Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HY.