Highfield School, Liphook
Highfield School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Liphook. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Highfield School in detail
Highfield School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Highfield School, an independent, family-owned day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-13. Our co-educational school is set in 175 acres of stunning grounds within the South Downs National Park in Liphook, and we welcome families from across Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey, as well as further afield nationally and internationally."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, gymnastics, karate, ballet, drama, choir, guitar, cooking, gardening and sewing.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 19 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Sussex
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Highfield School are Amesbury School (2.8 miles), St Edmunds school Trust Ltd (3.1 miles), OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus (4 miles) and St Ives School (4 miles).
Amesbury SchoolSt Edmunds school Trust LtdOneSchool Global UK - Hindhead CampusSt Ives School
Who goes there
In 2026, 78 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 12 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Liphook Rail Station, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
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.
Non-Routine Inspection
15 June 2026
Routine Inspection
9 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
16 May 2018
Integrated
24 June 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,700 to £32,970
depending on year group
| Reception * | £17,700 a year |
| Year 1 | £17,700 a year |
| Year 2 | £17,700 a year |
| Year 3 | £23,850 a year |
| Year 4 | £27,450 a year |
| Year 5 | £31,350 a year |
| Year 6 | £31,350 a year |
| Year 7 | £32,970 a year |
| Year 8 | £32,970 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in West Sussex - 4 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 Highfield School
Highfield School introduces clothing banks to support textile recycling and Liphook Food Bank
2 Oct 2026
Highfield School and Haslemere Festival invite local schools to join youth music project
22 Sep 2026
Highfield School wins Mind Champion award at School House Awards 2026
11 Sep 2026
Highfield School shortlisted for Talk Education award for pastoral care and wellbeing
4 Sep 2026
Highfield and Brookham teacher represents South Africa at Masters Hockey World Cup
27 Aug 2026
Highfield and Brookham to become Highfield School as historic school enters new chapter
21 Aug 2026
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Keep up with Highfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 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
87%
Available places
415 pupils
477 places
62 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Liphook
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liphook
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
78
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
415
Total Pupils
227
Boys
188
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Highfield School
Questions parents ask about Highfield School
When was Highfield School last inspected?
Highfield School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Highfield School?
Highfield School has around 415 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Highfield School?
Highfield 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 Highfield School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Highfield School?
Highfield School is at Highfield Lane, Liphook, Liphook, GU30 7LQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)