Moor House School & College

URN: 125454 • Oxted RH8 9AQ

Overview

Name
Moor House School & College
URN
125454
Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Middleton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01883712271
Website
Visit
Address
Mill Lane, Oxted RH8 9AQ

Summary

Moor House School & College, located in Oxted, Surrey, is a non-maintained special school dedicated to providing education and therapy for students aged 7-19 with language disorders, particularly Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Established in 1947, it was the first institution of its kind in the UK and has since evolved to include both residential and day students, with the addition of a sixth form in 2012. The school is committed to developing pupils' communication and social skills, which are central to its ethos.

The school serves 208 pupils, with a capacity of 240, and offers a multidisciplinary approach to education, ensuring that students make significant progress in their speech and language development. Moor House is also involved in pioneering research and training in the field of speech and language therapy through its Research and Training Institute, contributing to global advancements in this area.

Moor House School & College is supported by notable patrons, including HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, and continues to attract students from across the UK, funded by local authorities. The school’s collaborative environment fosters a strong community, focused on achieving extraordinary outcomes for its students.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
7 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
208
Boys
132
Girls
76
FSM %
12.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 208 132 76 240 12.60
2024-09-11 213 136 77 220 18.70
2023-09-11 187 125 62 220 5.50
2022-09-11 187 125 62 220 5.50
2021-09-11 181 117 64 190 6.50
2020-09-11 176 113 63 190 2.40

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