Philpots Manor School
West Hoathly, West Sussex, South East · RH19 4PR
Tucked away in West Hoathly, West Sussex, Philpots Manor School is an independent school of just 54 pupils, placing it firmly among the very smallest in the country. The intimate scale means each child is well known to staff, and entry begins at age 11. With no religious affiliation and no boarding provision, it serves families looking for a small, day-school setting led by Head Ms Gina Wagland.
54
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 54
- Location
- West Hoathly, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- www.philpotsmanorschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Gina Wagland
Latest results
Attainment 8
0.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published academic figures sit far below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 0.1 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils recorded as achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, where the national figure is 47%. Figures of this kind almost always indicate a school whose intake and purpose differ markedly from a mainstream academic setting, so they should be read in that context rather than as a straightforward league-table comparison. The school is inspected by the ISI. Parents are encouraged to discuss directly how learning is structured and assessed for their child.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, non-selective-in-spirit independent where the headline GCSE data tells only part of the story. Best understood through a direct conversation about what daily learning looks like.
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Philpots Manor School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Philpots Manor School located?
Philpots Manor School is located at West Hoathly, RH19 4PR.
What type of school is Philpots Manor School?
Philpots Manor School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Philpots Manor School?
Philpots Manor School has approximately 54 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.