West Hill Park School, Fareham
West Hill Park School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Fareham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
West Hill Park School in detail
West Hill Park School in its own words
In its own words: "West Hill Park is a caring community that inspires every child to have a love of learning through curiosity, opportunities and experiences and within a safe and nurturing environment. Curriculum - to deliver an exciting, challenging and stimulating curriculum that engages every child and provide the skills needed for their future and an ever-changing world."
From the headteacher's welcome: "West Hill Park is more than just a school, we are a vibrant community where every child has the chance to flourish. Our beautiful woodland, riding school, theatre, sports fields, and more create endless possibilities for exploration and growth."
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to West Hill Park School are Meoncross School (2.1 miles); and Boundary Oak School (3.3 miles, selective).
Who goes there
In 2026, 19 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Swanwick Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Hill Park School (e-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood West Hill Park School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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.
Routine Inspection
2 June 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 March 2019
Integrated
1 March 2016
About
West Hill Park School is an independent, coeducational, day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 years to 13 years. It is situated in Fareham, England close to the Hampshire coast, between Southampton and Portsmouth.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from West Hill Park School
West Hill Park announces Ramsay Sailing Scholarship
29 Jul 2026
Little Griffins at West Hill Park School to open all year round
23 Jun 2026
Dear Mr Ward…
2 Feb 2026
West Hill Park Remembrance Service
11 Nov 2025
From West Hill Park School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with West Hill Park School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 3 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
1 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 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
54%
Available places
188 pupils
350 places
162 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Fareham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fareham
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
188
Total Pupils
105
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
West Hill Park School
Questions parents ask about West Hill Park School
When was West Hill Park School last inspected?
West Hill Park School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to West Hill Park School?
West Hill Park School has around 188 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to West Hill Park School?
West Hill Park 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 West Hill Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 3 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 1 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is West Hill Park School?
West Hill Park School is at St Margarets Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4BS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)