Highgate Hill House School, Holsworthy
Highgate Hill House School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Holsworthy.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Highgate Hill House School in detail
Highgate Hill House School in its own words
In its own words: "Highgate Hill House School is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) specialist provision located on the Devon and Cornwall border in Whitstone, near Holsworthy."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Highgate Hill House School has an education, health and care plan (40 of 40 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Highgate Hill House School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 18 October 2017, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageAt a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Highgate Hill House School
Melrose Education strengthens wellbeing support for learners, families and colleagues
16 Jul 2026
Highgate Hill House School Awarded Prestigious Trauma Informed Schools UK Accreditation
16 Jul 2026
Highgate Hill House School Celebrates National Recognition for SEND and Inclusive Practice
17 Jun 2026
Crackington Class Raise £100 for Local Charity Following Educational Visit
19 May 2026
Learners Enjoy Hands-On Outdoor Learning Experience at RHS Rosemoor
5 May 2026
Highgate Hill House Learners Enjoy Environmental Beach Day at Crooklets
3 Mar 2026
From Highgate Hill House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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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 Devon is 3 (the median across 426 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
95%
Near capacity
40 pupils
42 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Holsworthy
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Holsworthy
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
40
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Highgate Hill House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
40
Total Pupils
29
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Highgate Hill House School
Questions parents ask about Highgate Hill House School
What are GCSE results like at Highgate Hill House 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 Highgate Hill House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Highgate Hill House School last inspected?
Highgate Hill House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
How many pupils go to Highgate Hill House School?
Highgate Hill House School has around 40 pupils on roll.
Does Highgate Hill House School have specialist SEN provision?
Highgate Hill House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Highgate Hill House School?
Highgate Hill House 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 Highgate Hill House 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 Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Highgate Hill House School?
Highgate Hill House School is at Whitstone, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6TJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)