Fairlight Glen Independent - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
The school has significant spare capacity

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 8–18
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 7
Capacity: 58%

Governance

Local authority: Kent
Head: Headteacher Joanne Budd (Head)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableJune 2025

Additional inspection

6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Standard inspection: Good

July 2023 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

November 2018 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Requires Improvement

September 2016 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

February 2012 | Inspection

Monitoring inspection

October 2009 | Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Herne Bay Infant School

Primary · 602m away

Herne Bay Junior School

Primary · 636m away

Hampton Primary School

Primary · 1.1km away

Thornden Wood Primary School

Primary · 1.6km away

Herne Church of England Junior School

Primary · 2.1km away

Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Primary · 2.2km away

Questions parents ask

What is Fairlight Glen Independent Special School's Ofsted rating?

Fairlight Glen Independent Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Fairlight Glen Independent Special School?

Fairlight Glen Independent Special School currently has 7 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Fairlight Glen Independent Special School take?

Fairlight Glen Independent Special School caters for pupils aged 8 to 18.

Where is Fairlight Glen Independent Special School?

Fairlight Glen Independent Special School is in Herne Bay, CT6 5QQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Fairlight Glen Independent Special School have a sixth form?

Yes, Fairlight Glen Independent Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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