Ofsted: Outstanding

Limpsfield Grange School

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personMrs Sarah Wild

location_onOxted, RH8 0RZ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

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Attainment 8

30.6

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GCSE Rank

#76 in Surrey

#3,618 of 4,663 nationally

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Limpsfield Grange School is a Community special school school in Oxted, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Limpsfield Grange School is a community special school in Oxted, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 92 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.6, placing the school #76 in Surrey and #3,618 of 4,663 nationally. 36.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 36.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

30.6

Grade 5+ E&M

36.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)36.5%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS1.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

18.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.74

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

20.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

19.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.88

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

19.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.32

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

78%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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04 July 2018

Inspection Report

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10 December 2013

Inspection Report

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17 November 2010

Inspection Report

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18 September 2007

Inspection Report

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24 May 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-07-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-12-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-11-17

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(2 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 92 pupils. During this period, there were 7 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	92	7	7.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	91	6	6.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	90	3	3.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	94	9	9.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	97	16	16.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	92	3	3.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	94	3	3.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	94	9	9.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	93	6	6.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	93	5	5.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	94	6	6.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	92	2	2.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	92	2	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	92	4	4.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	85	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	85	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	86	4	4.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	85	1	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	82	1	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	82	3	3.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	78	2	2.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	79	1	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	81	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	70	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	70	1	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	72	5	6.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 82 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 2 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree39%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know19%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree53%

agree22%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree19%

disagree11%

strongly disagree25%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes97%

no3%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree49%

agree20%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree22%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know17%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree25%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree33%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree8%

agree31%

disagree39%

strongly disagree19%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree17%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

Limpsfield Grange School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover