The short version
81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 9–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 81%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Sara Hack (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
July 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
January 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
December 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
May 2006 | Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolney Court, Crossways, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5RD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Farney Close School's Ofsted rating?
Farney Close School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farney Close School?
Farney Close School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farney Close School take?
Farney Close School caters for pupils aged 9 to 18.
Where is Farney Close School?
Farney Close School is in Haywards Heath, RH17 5RD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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