Nexus Foundation Special School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Upper Haysden Lane, TN11 8AA |
| School Website | www.nexusschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1732771384 |
| URN | 119050 |
School Census
| Total | 261 |
| Girls/Boys | 73/188 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 28.0%/72.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 93 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Good |
| 11/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 June 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 10 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 September 2019 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 24 May 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 November 2016 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 17 June 2015 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 23 November 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 March 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 February 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 25 September 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -9.1 |
| Writing Progress | -8.2 |
| Maths Progress | -8.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -4.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Leigh Academy Tonbridge
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys
Address: Brook Street, , TN9 2PH