Ofsted: Good

Stone Bay School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Jane Hatwell

corporate_fareKent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

location_onBroadstairs, CT10 1EB

language Visit Website phone 1843863421

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

103

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Age Range

4-19

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Stone Bay School is a Foundation special school school in Broadstairs, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Stone Bay School is a foundation special school in Broadstairs, Kent, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). The school has approximately 112 pupils on roll, of whom 62% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading0% LA 74%

Writing0% LA 72%

Maths0% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 61%

Reading0% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-9.7

Read

LA -0.4

-14.4 to -5.1

-8.6

Write

LA -0.2

-13.1 to -4.2

-9.4

Maths

LA -1.2

-13.8 to -5.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 67%England 65%

Reading-% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 81% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.0

Write

LA 0.1

Maths

LA -0.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%

Reading-% LA 76%

Writing-% LA 80%

Maths-% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.0

Write

LA 0.4

Maths

LA -0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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16 January 2018

Inspection Report

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12 June 2013

Inspection Report

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24 February 2010

Inspection Report

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23 May 2007

Inspection Report

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11 June 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-01-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-02-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 112 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	112	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	113	0	0.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	112	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	111	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	114	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	103	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	103	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	102	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	95	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	96	1	1.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	97	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	85	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	88	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	86	2	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	82	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	82	1	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	74	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	59	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	57	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	55	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	59	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	56	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	54	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	49	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	52	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	52	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 112 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree31%

disagree6%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree19%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree69%

agree19%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree38%

disagree19%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree31%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree50%

disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree25%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know13%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree19%

strongly disagree31%

don't know19%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree50%

strongly disagree13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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