Philpots Manor School, West Hoathly
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Philpots Manor is a beacon of compassion and high aspiration. The school specialises in welcoming pupils who have experienced trauma, exclusion or disrupted education, and transforms their engagement with learning through expert, consistent support and a deeply nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that the school has changed their child's life, helping them move from being lost to education to becoming confident, supported and ready to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance and behaviour improvement - many pupils who previously missed school now attend every day and have transformed their behaviour through compassionate, consistent support
- Highly inclusive approach with forensic precision in identifying and meeting individual needs, particularly for pupils with SEND and those facing barriers
- Strong personal development and wellbeing programme including outdoor learning, equine provision and on-site therapist support
- Excellent leadership and governance with clear vision focused on inclusion and high aspirations for all pupils
- Impressive vocational and academic pathways preparing pupils well for further education and careers
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards are not consistently high quality across English and other subjects, though leaders have identified this priority and early improvements are evident
- Teachers could better model high-quality writing to develop pupils' writing skills more effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cookery, bricklaying, outdoor education, orienteering, equine care, art and design, vocational pathways, environmental projects, volunteering
Philpots Manor School is a deeply caring and nurturing independent school that has achieved strong standards across all areas. The school excels at supporting pupils with complex needs, many of whom have experienced trauma or disrupted education, helping them to engage, thrive and progress to meaningful destinations.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
61 pupils
76 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Hoathly
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Hoathly
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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