Clifton Hill School
URN: 125470 • Caterham CR3 5PN
Overview
- Name
- Clifton Hill School
- URN
- 125470
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Wijsveld (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Chaldon Road, Caterham CR3 5PN
Summary
Clifton Hill School, located in Caterham, Surrey, is a community special school catering to 81 mixed-gender pupils aged 11 and above. With a capacity of 85, the school prioritises a values-based curriculum that promotes emotional well-being and personal development alongside academic achievement. The core values of happiness, confidence, companionship, ambition, and curiosity guide the school's approach to education, ensuring that each student's unique strengths and needs are recognised and supported.
The school offers a range of therapeutic services, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and hydrotherapy, which are integral to the students' learning and development. This holistic support framework aims to prepare students for a successful transition into adulthood, equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary for their future.
Clifton Hill School has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its last inspection in June 2019. The governing body, comprised of co-opted and staff governors, actively engages in the school's management, fostering a collaborative community environment. Parents can contact the school for further information or support through the provided communication channels.
The school offers a range of therapeutic services, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and hydrotherapy, which are integral to the students' learning and development. This holistic support framework aims to prepare students for a successful transition into adulthood, equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary for their future.
Clifton Hill School has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its last inspection in June 2019. The governing body, comprised of co-opted and staff governors, actively engages in the school's management, fostering a collaborative community environment. Parents can contact the school for further information or support through the provided communication channels.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sunnydown School (67.7)
- Caterham School (46.7)
- Caterham Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Caterham Prep (42.0)
- Oakhyrst Grange School (41.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 81 | 47 | 34 | 85 | 36.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 81 | 47 | 34 | 85 | 36.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 83 | 51 | 32 | 85 | 25.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 83 | 51 | 32 | 85 | 25.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 76 | 47 | 29 | 85 | 24.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 75 | 48 | 27 | 85 | 22.20 |
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