Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS), Charlwood

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 1218

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kate Ball
Pupils:12 / 12 capacity
LA:Surrey
Phone:01737301597
Address:Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, RH6 0BN
Status:open
Opened:16 July 2024

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 15 July 2025View full report
URN:150864
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Dorking and Horley
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Little Deeping Farm (adj)
652m · 11 min walk
Farmfield Hospital (adj)
713m · 12 min walk
Gatwick Business Park (adj)
944m · 15 min walk
Black Horse (adj)
1.0km · 16 min walk
Povey Cross (adj)
1.0km · 17 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

12 pupils

12 capacity

0 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Charlwood

Low pressure
New homes approved:42
Projected new pupils:8

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Charlwood

Admissions Demand - Surrey

Low demand0.98x oversubscription

Places available

12,562

Applications

12,278

Got 1st preference

80.6%

Got preferred school

95.3%

Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

15 July 2025
12 June 2024

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