Farney Close School
IndependentPrimary
Farney Close School
Ages9 – 18
81 pupils
Good· Jul 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
West Sussex
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Hack
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Boarding
Boarding
Opened
March 1958
Website
www.farneyclose.co.uk
Reference Number
126139
Special Educational Needs Support
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils81 (81% of capacity)
Age Range9 – 18
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls81% / 19%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
10 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Jul 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum2- Pupils follow a highly ambitious curriculum.
- Curriculum is tailored to pupils' needs with EHC plans.
Leadership2- Leaders drive continuous improvement and excellence.
- Governors challenge and support the school effectively.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils make rapid progress in reading and skills.
- Targets are not always precise for all pupils.
Teaching Quality2- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Teachers adapt learning based on pupil understanding.
Personal Development2- Pupils have rich personal development opportunities.
- Expert careers programme supports future planning.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave exceptionally well and are respectful.
- Pupils' attendance is high and improves over time.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023
- 2022Good
- 2019Requires Improvement
- 2018
- 2015Outstanding
- 2012Outstanding
- 2008
- 2006
- 2001
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
| Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 18.2 | 43.2 | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 39.9% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 22.2% | 58.9% | 65.4% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.0% | — | — |
| EBacc average point score | 0.46 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 scores unavailable for 2023/24
The government hasn't published progress measures for this year because there's no Year 6 test data to use as a starting point. This affected children who were in Year 6 during 2023/24 when Covid-19 disrupted national tests.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
Bolney CourtBolney
Crossways
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 5RD
Phone
01444881811Website
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