The Mount Camphill Community Ltd
URN: 131923 • Wadhurst TN5 6PT
Overview
- Name
- The Mount Camphill Community Ltd
- URN
- 131923
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathy Hall (since 2025) , Education Coordinator
- Telephone
- 01892782025
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst TN5 6PT
Summary
The Mount Camphill Community Ltd, located in Wadhurst, East Sussex, is a special post-16 institution catering to students aged 16 to 24 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). With a capacity of 30 students, the college offers both residential and day placements within a holistic environment that emphasizes inclusion and individuality. The institution operates on a unique educational philosophy that integrates intellectual, emotional, and practical learning experiences, often referred to as the balance of Head, Heart, and Hand.
The curriculum at The Mount is person-centred, focusing on cognitive learning alongside experiential activities, artistic pursuits, and individual therapies. Students engage in practical training and off-site activities, which are designed to foster independence and prepare them for adult life. The college runs for 38 weeks each year, providing a structured yet flexible learning environment.
The Mount encourages families and professionals to participate in Open Mornings and offers one-on-one visits to discuss potential placements. The admissions process includes assessment visits to ensure a tailored approach to each student's needs, promoting a supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes personal development and well-being.
The curriculum at The Mount is person-centred, focusing on cognitive learning alongside experiential activities, artistic pursuits, and individual therapies. Students engage in practical training and off-site activities, which are designed to foster independence and prepare them for adult life. The college runs for 38 weeks each year, providing a structured yet flexible learning environment.
The Mount encourages families and professionals to participate in Open Mornings and offers one-on-one visits to discuss potential placements. The admissions process includes assessment visits to ensure a tailored approach to each student's needs, promoting a supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes personal development and well-being.
Useful links
- MountcamphillAnd just like that, Biography Retreat 2025 has been and gone! This fabulous group went to Bournemouth; exploring the beaches, towns, aquariums, crazy golf and even going out on a boat ride They then took time each evening to share within th (sen)
- MountcamphillBakery students contributed cakes this week to the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day - here's one showing off his delicious coffee & walnut cake #veday #80thanniversary #ve80 #wadhurst #commemoration #student #studentlife #studen (sen)
- MountcamphillYesterday our brave and intrepid College 3 students embarked on a 6 mile walk around Bewl Water to raise money for their upcoming Biography Retreat They did amazingly well and are currently sitting at around 50% of their trip funded (includi (sen)
- MountcamphillOur Cookery and Bakery students celebrated National Pizza Day (9th February) by having an educational visit to @pizzaexpress in Uckfield on Thursday to learn how to make their own pizzas Students followed demonstrations from Dan the mana (other)
- MountcamphillCoworkers and students alike had a lot of fun at @bodiamcastlent last Sunday! St. John's and 2nd Floor Mount House folks walked around the beautiful grounds and explored the castle learning all about it's history as a home and site of def (other)
- MountcamphillWho's this stunning bunch o' students? Why, it's College 3 of course! It's that time of year when we begin our fundraising drive for the Biography Retreat - these students will take some time away from college to stay somewhere new, explore, (other)
- MountcamphillThe College 3 Biography Retreat crew were on teas and coffees this past Saturday selling refreshments to friends and families at our spring Family Day! They managed to raise £290 just from teas, coffees and sweet treats towards their &p (other)
- MountcamphillThe 30th of March marks 100 years since the death of Rudolf Steiner To reflect, commemorate and respond to this centenary The Mount will observe a month of talks, activities and workshops dedicated to the key ideas that Rudolf Steiner drove (other)
- MountcamphillThese two chums are getting excited about being a part of the SPONSORED WALK *tomorrow* to raise money for their College 3 Biography Retreat next month. They will be attempting 6 miles around Bewl Water and there is a link in our bio if you f (other)
- MountcamphillYou're a student who wants to come to college at The Mount, but don't know whether you should be a day or a residential let alone whether to be a 5-day or 7-day border? Here's a little taste of what we get up to outside of college hours: - Di (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ticehurst Hospital School (71.4)
- Bricklehurst Manor School (48.7)
- Bellerbys College, Wadhurst (45.2)
- The Mount School (37.5)
- Bricklehurst Manor School (34.4)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- College / FE residential accommodation
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-06-19
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 30 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 30 |
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