Cross Keys Learning
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre Dane Valley Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 3JJ |
| Phone | 07884144625 |
| Reference Number | 145574 |
Cross Keys Learning is performing well overall, meeting all independent school standards during this emergency inspection. The school has established a robust safeguarding culture, with effective training for staff and clear communication lines that empower them to report concerns confidently. Leaders actively foster an environment where the well-being of both students and staff is prioritized, resulting in a supportive culture that benefits everyone involved. This inspection marks a follow-up to a previous full standard inspection which found similar strengths, demonstrating the school's consistent commitment to improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.63%
Girls: 9.38% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Jul 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture and policies in place.
- Staff are well trained and knowledgeable in safeguarding practices.
- Effective systems for identifying and addressing child-on-child abuse.
- Proactive leadership that embraces constructive feedback.
- Commitment to staff and pupil well-being.
- Governors provide effective support and assurance.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 |
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
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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