School Summary

West Heath School


Boys: 89
Girls: 47
Total Pupils: 136
Opened: 03-08-1998
Ofsted: Outstanding
Principal and Chief Executive: Photini Bohacek
West Heath School
West Heath School
Kent

TN13 1SR
Telephone: 01732460553
Website: https://www.westheathschool.com

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AccreditationExpiryDate:
Address3: Sevenoaks
AdministrativeWard (code): E05005027
AdministrativeWard (name): Sevenoaks Kippington
AdmissionsPolicy (code): 0
AdmissionsPolicy (name): Not applicable
BSOInspectorateName (name): Not applicable
Boarders (code): 3
Boarders (name): Boarding school
BoardingEstablishment (name): Has boarders
CCF (name): Not applicable
CHNumber:
CensusDate: 20-01-2022
CloseDate:
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DateOfLastInspectionVisit:
Diocese (code): 0000
Diocese (name): Not applicable
DistrictAdministrative (code): E07000111
DistrictAdministrative (name): Sevenoaks
EBD (name): Not applicable
Easting: 552666
EdByOther (name): Not applicable
EstablishmentAccredited (code): 0
EstablishmentAccredited (name): Not applicable
EstablishmentName: West Heath School
EstablishmentNumber: 6079
EstablishmentStatus (code): 1
EstablishmentStatus (name): Open
EstablishmentTypeGroup (code): 5
EstablishmentTypeGroup (name): Special schools
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FSM: 0
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GOR (code): J
GOR (name): South East
GSSLACode (name): E10000016
Gender (code): 3
Gender (name): Mixed
HeadFirstName: Photini
HeadLastName: Bohacek
HeadPreferredJobTitle: Principal and Chief Executive
HeadTitle (name): Mrs
InspectorateName (name): Ofsted
InspectorateReport:
LA (code): 886
LA (name): Kent
LSOA (code): E01024462
LSOA (name): Sevenoaks 012C
LastChangedDate: 23-05-2023
Locality: Ashgrove Road
MSOA (code): E02005098
MSOA (name): Sevenoaks 012
NextInspectionVisit:
Northing: 152889
NumberOfBoys: 89
NumberOfGirls: 47
NumberOfPupils: 136
NurseryProvision (name): Not applicable
OfficialSixthForm (code): 0
OfficialSixthForm (name): Not applicable
OfstedLastInsp: 12-05-2022
OfstedRating (name): Outstanding
OfstedSpecialMeasures (code): 0
OfstedSpecialMeasures (name): Not applicable
OpenDate: 03-08-1998
ParliamentaryConstituency (code): E14000918
ParliamentaryConstituency (name): Sevenoaks
PercentageFSM: 0.0
PhaseOfEducation (code): 0
PhaseOfEducation (name): Not applicable
PlacesPRU:
Postcode: TN13 1SR
PreviousEstablishmentNumber:
PreviousLA (code): 999
PreviousLA (name):
PropsName: West Heath 2000 Ltd
QABName (code): 0
QABName (name): Not applicable
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RSCRegion (name): South-East England and South London
ReasonEstablishmentClosed (code): 00
ReasonEstablishmentClosed (name): Not applicable
ReasonEstablishmentOpened (code): 00
ReasonEstablishmentOpened (name): Not applicable
ReligiousCharacter (code): 06
ReligiousCharacter (name): None
ReligiousEthos (name): None
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SEN1 (name): ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN10 (name):
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SEN2 (name): SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
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SENNoStat: 0
SENPRU (name): Not applicable
SENStat: 136
SchoolCapacity: 150
SchoolSponsorFlag (name): Not applicable
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SchoolWebsite: www.westheathschool.com
Section41Approved (name): Not approved
SenUnitCapacity: 128
SenUnitOnRoll: 110
SiteName:
SpecialClasses (code): 1
SpecialClasses (name): Has Special Classes
StatutoryHighAge: 20
StatutoryLowAge: 10
Street: West Heath School
TeenMoth (name): Not applicable
TeenMothPlaces:
TelephoneNum: 01732460553
Town: Kent
TrustSchoolFlag (code): 0
TrustSchoolFlag (name): Not applicable
Trusts (code):
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TypeOfEstablishment (code): 10
TypeOfEstablishment (name): Other independent special school
TypeOfResourcedProvision (name): SEN unit
UKPRN: 10017299
UPRN: 100062546708
URN: 131611
UrbanRural (code): C1
UrbanRural (name): (England/Wales) Urban city and town
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"11 months ago","rating":2,"text":{"text":"This school is a death trap, albeit one with beautiful scenery. A few staff members are truly amazing (with special thanks to Matt, Bridget and Mimi) and that\u00e2\u0080\u0099s why I\u00e2\u0080\u0099m rating 2 stars instead of one, but others are neglectful, rude and downright nasty to students. I went here for 5 years and almost died, was stalked and harassed for the whole duration, received little to no help with my education, met some incredibly dangerous people grouped in with the most vulnerable children. I was re-traumatised on a daily basis which resulted in me missing most of my education. The higher-ups are biased with which students they give a chance to and refuse to look after their students, even ones at risk of serious and permanent harm. Do not be fooled by the beautiful exterior, this school is dangerous and neglectful and almost caused the deaths of numerous students. Do not send your child here unless you want them to have C-PTSD and worse mental health conditions than they had coming in!!!!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"This school is a death trap, albeit one with beautiful scenery. A few staff members are truly amazing (with special thanks to Matt, Bridget and Mimi) and that\u00e2\u0080\u0099s why I\u00e2\u0080\u0099m rating 2 stars instead of one, but others are neglectful, rude and downright nasty to students. I went here for 5 years and almost died, was stalked and harassed for the whole duration, received little to no help with my education, met some incredibly dangerous people grouped in with the most vulnerable children. I was re-traumatised on a daily basis which resulted in me missing most of my education. The higher-ups are biased with which students they give a chance to and refuse to look after their students, even ones at risk of serious and permanent harm. Do not be fooled by the beautiful exterior, this school is dangerous and neglectful and almost caused the deaths of numerous students. Do not send your child here unless you want them to have C-PTSD and worse mental health conditions than they had coming in!!!!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Hannah Gilbert","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/108350111832558838506\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMTAF7E2sUhMkCnRw7FxG1u6ifhHAxYGl0zLMnH4mHgW_xDd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-09-09T14:55:57Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"10 months ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"BAD SCHOOL!\nWest Heath School is a terrible school for children with learning difficulties or even behavioural difficulties, i attended this school for a few years, i would say that west heath school is severely abusive for the students mental health!\n\nBoarding side.\nboarding was great, i found boarding to be a second home and the staff and students in my boarding house felt like family especially francis, francis is a great role model and just a overall great man, he helped me with so much, he could change a frown to a smile in a second.\nboarding had its downsides though like the rest of staff had favourites and made it clear that they didnt like a certain student, i managed to deal with it although it was difficult.\n\ni would not recommend west heath unless you have no other option as the majority of the senior staff are severely unprofessional and it will have toll on you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re child\u00e2\u0080\u0099s mental health\n\nthank you to the staff that helped me and supported me (mainly boarding staff)","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"BAD SCHOOL!\nWest Heath School is a terrible school for children with learning difficulties or even behavioural difficulties, i attended this school for a few years, i would say that west heath school is severely abusive for the students mental health!\n\nBoarding side.\nboarding was great, i found boarding to be a second home and the staff and students in my boarding house felt like family especially francis, francis is a great role model and just a overall great man, he helped me with so much, he could change a frown to a smile in a second.\nboarding had its downsides though like the rest of staff had favourites and made it clear that they didnt like a certain student, i managed to deal with it although it was difficult.\n\ni would not recommend west heath unless you have no other option as the majority of the senior staff are severely unprofessional and it will have toll on you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re child\u00e2\u0080\u0099s mental health\n\nthank you to the staff that helped me and supported me (mainly boarding staff)","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"charlie","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/106077677253339324902\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMQZU_R-OfLJH_UmYJJ1J9jIPjD0PPUmK553vBt6k0Hkojs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-10-04T21:29:29Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My daughter went to this school and did brilliantly. Left with confidence and excellent exam results. Throughout her time at the school she was listened to and supported. Went straight into employment and is still working. I have nothing but respect for all the staff who have been such a good influence on my daughter. They provided her with the skills to achieve and believe that anything is possible if you work hard.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My daughter went to this school and did brilliantly. Left with confidence and excellent exam results. Throughout her time at the school she was listened to and supported. Went straight into employment and is still working. I have nothing but respect for all the staff who have been such a good influence on my daughter. They provided her with the skills to achieve and believe that anything is possible if you work hard.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Deborah Archer","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117727128273318626917\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AAcHTteYHkN6d46siZekgYvoSV_ynZlumFMS1kIq3tQLRBkM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3"},"publishTime":"2019-04-05T13:46:46Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"8 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"I went to Visit the new school, as Bromley Council recommended it to me.\nThe staff are very nice here, well trained to handle situations and complex people who could be suffering an autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The staff welcomed me in a lovely fashion and said that I was a \"Bright boy\" which I thought was very nice.\nThe inside of the building looks really nice and outside it reminds me of a Victorian home. Princess Diane came to this school which has really nice old fashioned pictures of her looking very beautiful.\n\nThis is a school that I definitely would recommend.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I went to Visit the new school, as Bromley Council recommended it to me.\nThe staff are very nice here, well trained to handle situations and complex people who could be suffering an autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The staff welcomed me in a lovely fashion and said that I was a \"Bright boy\" which I thought was very nice.\nThe inside of the building looks really nice and outside it reminds me of a Victorian home. Princess Diane came to this school which has really nice old fashioned pictures of her looking very beautiful.\n\nThis is a school that I definitely would recommend.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Jay McCarthy","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/114556198075779881815\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMSngVpd99H8svP2gw1twttxM0kgNrfG6a2Z4e-vBq-loYU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-05-22T14:48:26Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"6 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"West Heath I view as a school dedicated to bringing out the best in their pupils. In such a short time my son has made amazing progress, he loves and trusts the staff which has successfully proven to be the key to his continuing milestones in both behaviour and academic achievements.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"West Heath I view as a school dedicated to bringing out the best in their pupils. In such a short time my son has made amazing progress, he loves and trusts the staff which has successfully proven to be the key to his continuing milestones in both behaviour and academic achievements.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Not Just A Number (Tony)","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/112298108574309380448\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/AD_cMMRESFQ56zkMzFPSohXaVQRPtflpvZy26wzVIOc3agabSUse=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4"},"publishTime":"2016-11-22T11:53:41Z"}]