West Hill School, Leatherhead
West Hill School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Leatherhead, part of The Howard Partnership Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
West Hill School in detail
West Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "They serve as a benchmark for all our decisions, policies and practices. We believe that children come first and that every child deserves an education which helps them to achieve as much as they possibly can. matters. A sense of ambition pervades the school. Pupils have the support they need to achieve their best."
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 27 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 18 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to West Hill School are Fox Grove School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Woodlands School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Woodlands School (1.3 miles); and St Philip's School (3.6 miles, Good).
Fox Grove SchoolWoodlands SchoolWoodlands SchoolSt Philip's School
The trust
West Hill School is one of 14 schools run by The Howard Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Mixed (10%) and Asian (7%).
Almost every pupil at West Hill School has an education, health and care plan (147 of 147 in 2026). The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
West Hill School provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leatherhead Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Regent Park (opposite), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
West Hill School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
40.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from West Hill School
02.10.26 - Autumn 1 Week 5
2 Oct 2026
25.09.26 - Autumn 1 Week 4
25 Sep 2026
18.09.26 - Autumn 1 Week 3
18 Sep 2026
2026 Summer 2 Week 9
2026 Summer 2 Week 10
2026 Summer 2 Week 11
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. West Hill 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
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
4 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
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
147 pupils
154 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leatherhead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leatherhead
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(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
147
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
West Hill School provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
99
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
6.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,130
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.1%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
146
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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Questions parents ask about West Hill School
What are SATs results like at West Hill School?
Of the pupils at West Hill School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is West Hill School's Ofsted rating?
West Hill School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for West Hill School?
No fixed boundary. When West Hill School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to West Hill School?
West Hill School has around 147 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
Does West Hill School have specialist SEN provision?
West Hill School provides for pupils with autism and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at West Hill School?
8.1% of sessions were missed at West Hill School in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Hill School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming West Hill 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 West Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 4 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 West Hill School?
West Hill School is at Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)