The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 296
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 39.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Head
- Mr Scott Jarred (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Judd School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Tonbridge Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Primary · 2.2km away
Royal Rise Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Meadows School
Special school · 2.3km away
Hillview School for Girls
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nexus Foundation Special School's Ofsted rating?
Nexus Foundation Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nexus Foundation Special School?
Nexus Foundation Special School currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nexus Foundation Special School take?
Nexus Foundation Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Nexus Foundation Special School?
Nexus Foundation Special School is in Tonbridge, TN11 8AA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nexus Foundation Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Nexus Foundation Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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