Clifton Hill School, based in Caterham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Clifton Hill School currently has around 80 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 61.3% boys and 38.8% girls. Around 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PN |
| Website: | http://www.clifton-hill.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01883347740 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lucy Wijsveld |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151007 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 85 |
| Number of Pupils: | 80 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 31 |
| White British | 52.50% | 42 |
| Other White | 8.80% | 7 |
| African | 7.50% | 6 |
| Indian | 6.30% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 3.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Primary School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft First School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School 93 Rook Lane , Chaldon CR3 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhyrst Grange School 160 Stanstead Road , CR3 6AF | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eothen School 3 Harestone Hill , CR3 6SG | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.