Clifton Hill School is a special academy in Caterham, Surrey, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports autism, severe learning and PMLD.
- Ages 11–19
- 86 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 86 (places for 85)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Wijsveld (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Weydon Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2024
- Free school meals
- 34.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 151007
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, severe learning and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Surrey (8)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Surrey (4)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Surrey council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2015
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formOutstanding
Contact and getting there
Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- de Stafford School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Sunnydown School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 miles
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
By need in Surrey: Autism (37) · Speech and language (29) · Moderate learning (18) · Severe learning (9) · Hearing (6) · Physical (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Vision (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about Clifton Hill School
How do I get a place at Clifton Hill School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Clifton Hill School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Clifton Hill School support?
Autism, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Clifton Hill School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Clifton Hill School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Clifton Hill School?
Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PN, in Surrey.
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