Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS), Charlwood
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school specialises in supporting young people with severe mental health needs, many arriving with negative past experiences. Staff quickly get to know each pupil and help them re-engage with learning, developing hope and optimism about their future. The school combines expert medical care with high-quality education delivered by patient, empathetic staff who build deep relationships of mutual respect and kindness.
Key Strengths
- Personalised, ambitious curriculum carefully designed for each pupil's individual needs
- Highly skilled staff who create calm, therapeutic environments where pupils feel understood and ready to learn
- Exceptional focus on reading with expertly designed support to build confidence
- Outstanding personal development programme with robust tracking of mental health and wellbeing
- Strong safeguarding arrangements and expert handling of behaviour through compassionate, skilled responses
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and strong culture prioritising pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Themed drop weeks focusing on inclusion, identity, teamwork and emotional literacy, careers guidance and lessons
Emerald Place Clinic School is a specialist hospital school for pupils aged 12-18 with complex mental health needs. It has been rated Outstanding across all areas, transforming pupils' lives through expert medical, educational and personal care.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
12 pupils
12 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Charlwood
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Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
12,562
Applications
12,278
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
95.3%
Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
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