West Heath School
URN: 131611 • Kent TN13 1SR
Overview
- Name
- West Heath School
- URN
- 131611
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Photini Bohacek (since 2025) , Principal and Chief Executive
- Telephone
- 01732460553
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Heath School, Kent TN13 1SR
Summary
West Heath School is an independent special school located in Kent, catering to a diverse range of educational needs for both boys and girls. With a current enrolment of 139 students and a capacity of 150, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to individual learning requirements. The ethos of the school is built around respect, responsibility, relationships, and resilience, fostering personal growth alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at West Heath School is designed to accommodate various learning styles and needs, offering a comprehensive education from Lower School through to Sixth Form. In addition to standard academic subjects, the school emphasizes therapeutic support, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and counselling services, ensuring that students receive holistic care.
Community engagement is a key aspect of West Heath School's mission, as evidenced by initiatives like the recent community consultation aimed at enhancing the school's grounds for local benefit. The school also actively involves parents and carers through resources and communication platforms, promoting a collaborative approach to education and student well-being.
The curriculum at West Heath School is designed to accommodate various learning styles and needs, offering a comprehensive education from Lower School through to Sixth Form. In addition to standard academic subjects, the school emphasizes therapeutic support, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and counselling services, ensuring that students receive holistic care.
Community engagement is a key aspect of West Heath School's mission, as evidenced by initiatives like the recent community consultation aimed at enhancing the school's grounds for local benefit. The school also actively involves parents and carers through resources and communication platforms, promoting a collaborative approach to education and student well-being.
Nearby alternatives
- ISP School (55.7)
- Infiniti School (52.4)
- ISP School Whitstable (52.3)
- Haven Nook (50.8)
- Medway Green School (49.7)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 10 - 20
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 139
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 54
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1998-08-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 139 | 85 | 54 | 150 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 144 | 82 | 62 | 150 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 136 | 89 | 47 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 136 | 89 | 47 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 146 | 109 | 37 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 129 | 90 | 39 | 150 | 0.00 |
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