Hazelwood School, Oxted
Hazelwood School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 13 in Oxted. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hazelwood School in detail
Hazelwood School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Drawing on our rich history and surrounded by inspiring school grounds, we take pride in our educational and pastoral excellence. Crucially, we go beyond just delivering an excellent pastoral and academic education. We aim to open minds through building curiosity, open hearts by teaching compassion, and foster courage in how pupils use their learning."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey, chess and debating.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hazelwood School are Woldingham School (3.2 miles); Caterham Prep (4.2 miles, selective); Caterham School (4.4 miles, selective); and Oakhyrst Grange School (4.9 miles).
Woldingham SchoolCaterham PrepCaterham SchoolOakhyrst Grange School
Who goes there
In 2026, 83 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 3 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hurst Green Rail Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pollards Wood Hill (n-bound), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hazelwood School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 May 2026
Early Years Inspection
19 May 2026
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 January 2019
Regulatory Compliance
15 March 2016
Integrated Inspection
15 January 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,285 to £25,125
depending on year group
| Years 6, 7 & 8 | £25,125 a year |
| Year 5 | £24,870 a year |
| Year 4 | £22,875 a year |
| Year 3 | £21,795 a year |
| Year 2 | £17,580 a year |
| Year 1 | £16,590 a year |
| Reception | £15,285 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Surrey - 36 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby independent school
Latest from Hazelwood School
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
604 pupils
650 places
46 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oxted
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxted
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
604
Total Pupils
335
Boys
269
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Hazelwood School
When was Hazelwood School last inspected?
Hazelwood School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Hazelwood School?
Hazelwood School has around 604 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hazelwood School?
Hazelwood School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Hazelwood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hazelwood School?
Hazelwood School is at Wolfs Hill, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)