Clifton Hill School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

SpecialAges 11–1980 pupils

Chaldon Road, CR3 5PNWebsite01883347740

80 pupilsAges 11–19EHCP

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils80

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils80

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

80 / 85 (94%)

Avg Class Size

~10*

Head Teacher

Mrs Lucy Wijsveld

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

7.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.9%vs 7.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence23.3%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty38 pupils (48%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder32 pupils (40%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (5%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)13

Teaching assistants (FTE)35

Support staff (FTE)41

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils80

Free school meals31.3%

English as additional language22.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British52.5%

White Other8.8%

Black African7.5%

Indian6.3%

Mixed Other5.0%

Asian Other3.8%

Unclassified2.5%

Pakistani2.5%

Bangladeshi2.5%

Other1.3%

Black Other1.3%

Black Caribbean1.3%

Traveller Irish1.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

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