Hill House School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
The school is nearly full at 93% capacity

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 11–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 28
Capacity: 93%

Governance

Local authority: Hampshire
Head: Principal Kate Landells (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

OutstandingMarch 2024

Standard inspection: Outstanding

9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.

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Previous reports

Standard inspection: Outstanding

January 2020 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Outstanding

June 2017 | Inspection

Monitoring inspection

February 2014 | Inspection

Emergency inspection

September 2013 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

July 2012 | Inspection

Light touch inspection

March 2009 | Inspection

Standard inspection

February 2006 | Inspection

Inspection

March 2000 | Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8NE

Rural setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

William Gilpin Church of England Primary School

Primary · 1.0km away

Southlands School

Independent · 1.3km away

Walhampton School

Independent · 2.2km away

Lymington Junior School

Primary · 2.3km away

Lymington Church of England Infant School

Primary · 2.4km away

Questions parents ask

What is Hill House School's Ofsted rating?

Hill House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Hill House School?

Hill House School currently has 28 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Hill House School take?

Hill House School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Hill House School?

Hill House School is in Lymington, SO41 8NE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Hill House School have a sixth form?

Yes, Hill House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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