Heath Farm School

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 5-18
Religion Unknown
Address Egerton Road
Charing Heath
Ashford
Kent
TN27 0AX
Phone 01233712030
Reference Number 119009

Heath Farm School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas of education, including leadership, behavior, and personal development. The school provides exceptional care and a strong curriculum that integrates learning with therapeutic support, ensuring that pupils with diverse needs, including those with emotional and mental health challenges, receive tailored education. The nurturing environment fosters community engagement, allowing students to thrive both academically and personally. As this was the school's first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, it reflects the school's ability to adapt and excel despite previous challenges faced by its pupil population. Parents and guardians express immense satisfaction with the school's transformative impact on their children, highlighting its culture of inclusion and respect. The school's emphasis on improving reading skills and providing future avenues for further education and employment has led to significant student engagement and success. The exceptional staff are noted for their expertise and commitment to promoting pupils' well-being and academic growth, creating a learning environment where students not only achieve academically but also develop vital life skills and resilience.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 130
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 79.23%
Girls: 20.77%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2 Unknown Unknown Unknown
3 Unknown Unknown Unknown
4 Unknown Unknown Unknown
5 Unknown Unknown Unknown
6 Unknown Unknown Unknown
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Last Report Date 05 Mar 2024
Date Report
05 Mar 2024 Standard inspection:
28 Nov 2023 Additional inspection
26 Jul 2023 Additional inspection
03 Mar 2020 Standard inspection:
21 Feb 2017 Standard inspection:
21 Apr 2015 Standard inspection:
07 Mar 2012 Standard inspection:
15 Jan 2009 Standard inspection:
13 Mar 2006 Standard inspection
12 Oct 1998 Standard inspection

Strengths

  • Outstanding quality of education and leadership
  • Highly effective and ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs
  • Strong focus on literacy and reading support
  • Positive school culture promoting mutual respect and community involvement
  • Effective transition programs for new pupils
  • High levels of parent and guardian satisfaction
  • Comprehensive careers guidance leading to successful student outcomes

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
0.8

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 0%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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Headcorn Road, Platts Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2NH
3.21 miles
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4.71 miles
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4.91 miles
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