Limpsfield Grange School is a not applicable school in Oxted, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a girls 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.

Limpsfield Grange School currently has around 92 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 21.1% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 13.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 67% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 89 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, RH8 0RZ
Website: www.limpsfieldgrange.co.uk
Telephone: 01883713928
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Surrey
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Wild
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 125459

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Girls
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 92
Number of Boys: 0
Number of Girls: 92

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.70%77
Other White5.40%5
Other Mixed3.30%3
Other Black2.20%2
White and Black Caribbean1.10%1
White and Black African1.10%1
Irish1.10%1
Pakistani1.10%1
Caribbean1.10%1
Chinese0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
African0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.04)
Of the 17 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 11 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.04
Local authority average
-0.36
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Local authority average
25%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
29%
Local authority average
29%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
20.9
Local authority average
39.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.9
Local authority average
3.2
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Limpsfield CofE Infant School
Limpsfield Common , Westerham Road RH8 0EA
3out of 4 1,247 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Downs Way School
Downs Way , RH8 0NZ
- not rated 1,284 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Silkham Road , RH8 0NP
3out of 4 1,452 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hurst Green Infant School
Wolfs Wood , Hurst Green RH8 0HJ
3out of 4 2,476 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hurst Green Infant School
Wolfs Wood , Hurst Green RH8 0HJ
- not rated 2,476 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oxted School
Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0AB
3out of 4 1,082 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Oxted School
Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0AB
- not rated 1,082 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Limpsfield Grange School
89 Bluehouse Lane , RH8 0RZ
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Warriors of Praise School
69 Granville Road , RH8 0BY
- not rated 399 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Laverock School
19 Blue House Lane , RH8 0AA
- not rated 1,164 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
St Michael's School
Wolfs Row , Limpsfield RH8 0QR
- not rated 1,394 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Hazelwood School
Wolfs Hill , Limpsfield RH8 0QU
- not rated 1,890 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.