Limpsfield Grange School, Oxted
Limpsfield Grange School is a special school for girls aged 11 to 16 in Oxted. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Limpsfield Grange School in detail
Limpsfield Grange School in its own words
In its own words: "We currently have a number of animals in the school grounds that our students help to look after; goats, sheep, chickens and alpacas. We have several staff dogs in school, these help students to manage their anxiety in the classroom and dog walking at break times is offered as a reward for good behaviour."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Limpsfield Grange School are Moor House School & College (1.6 miles, Outstanding); Valence School (3.5 miles, Good); Orpheus Centre (3.9 miles, Outstanding); and Sunnydown School (4.6 miles, Outstanding).
Moor House School & CollegeValence SchoolOrpheus CentreSunnydown School
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 22% to a further education college and 11% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (6%).
Almost every pupil at Limpsfield Grange School has an education, health and care plan (97 of 97 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Limpsfield Grange School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxted Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Titsey Road (adjacent), 320 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Limpsfield Grange School issued 19 suspensions, 20.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2013 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
About
Limpsfield Grange School is a special school in the village of Limpsfield, near Oxted in Surrey, England. It caters for autistic girls aged 11 to 16, offering day and boarding places.
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At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Limpsfield Grange School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Limpsfield Grange School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Limpsfield Grange School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 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
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.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
97
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Limpsfield Grange School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
97
Total Pupils
0
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
6.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£65,020
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.1%
Overall absence
25.8%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Limpsfield Grange School
Questions parents ask about Limpsfield Grange School
What are GCSE results like at Limpsfield Grange School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Limpsfield Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.5. 39% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Limpsfield Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Limpsfield Grange School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Limpsfield Grange School?
No fixed boundary. When Limpsfield Grange School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Limpsfield Grange School?
Limpsfield Grange School has around 97 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Limpsfield Grange School have specialist SEN provision?
Limpsfield Grange School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Limpsfield Grange School?
11.1% of sessions were missed at Limpsfield Grange School in 2024/25. 25.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Limpsfield Grange School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Limpsfield Grange School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Limpsfield Grange School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 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 Limpsfield Grange School?
Limpsfield Grange School is at 89 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0RZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)