Yew Tree Farm School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Swanton Street Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8AT |
| Reference Number | 150379 |
Yew Tree Farm School is an independent special school that caters to pupils aged 7 to 11 with special educational needs, primarily focusing on autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. The recent inspection indicates that the school is likely to meet independent school standards if their proposed material change, increasing pupil capacity from six to ten, is approved. The school has robust safeguarding practices in place and a strong curriculum that effectively meets the individual needs of its pupils, with daily lessons in personal, social, health, and economic education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 6 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture and practices.
- Effective training for staff on safeguarding and welfare.
- Tailored PSHE curriculum addressing personal safety.
- Adequate staffing arrangements with plans for expansion.
- Well-maintained premises suitable for educational needs.
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