Heathfield Knoll School, Kidderminster
Heathfield Knoll School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 19 in Kidderminster. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heathfield Knoll School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heathfield Knoll School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Heathfield Knoll School are Wribbenhall School (3 miles, selective); Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School (3.3 miles, Requires improvement, selective); and Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited (4.8 miles, Good).
Wribbenhall SchoolMadinatul Uloom Al Islamiya SchoolElmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Who goes there
In 2026, 31 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 58 (26.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kidderminster Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Badland Avenue (adjacent), 400 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
11 November 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
13 September 2022
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Integrated
23 September 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,312 to £19,458
depending on year group
| Reception to Year 4 + VAT per term | £12,312 a year |
| Year 5 to 6 + VAT per term | £13,507 a year |
| Year 7 to 8 + VAT per term | £18,306 a year |
| Year 9 to 11 + VAT per term | £19,458 a year |
Including VAT at 20% (added by us to the school's ex-VAT figure). From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Worcestershire - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heathfield Knoll School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Heathfield Knoll School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 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
79%
Available places
216 pupils
275 places
59 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Kidderminster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kidderminster
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,828
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
58
EHC Plans
41.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
102
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Heathfield Knoll School
What are GCSE results like at Heathfield Knoll School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heathfield Knoll School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Heathfield Knoll School last inspected?
Heathfield Knoll School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to Heathfield Knoll School?
Heathfield Knoll School has around 216 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Heathfield Knoll School?
Heathfield Knoll 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 Heathfield Knoll School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heathfield Knoll School?
Heathfield Knoll School is at Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3QE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)