Philpots Manor School
Other independent special school · Ages 7–19 · West Hoathly, West Sussex
Philpots Manor School is an independent special school in West Hoathly, West Sussex for ages 7–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- West Hoathly, RH19 4PR
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 61 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “This is a deeply caring and nurturing school with high ambitions for all.”
- “Leaders and the proprietor show relentless determination to help pupils to overcome barriers and have their chance to shine.”
- “Pupils here know that they are unique, valued and special.”
To improve
- “While reading is a strength, pupils’ writing in English and across other subjects is not consistently high quality.”
- “Leaders recognise that writing is less secure than other areas.”
- “Teachers do not always model high‑quality writing, which limits pupils’ ability to develop strong writing skills.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in West Sussex.
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