Farney Close School
Details
| Age Range | 9-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Bolney Court, Crossways, RH17 5RD |
| School Website | www.farneyclose.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1444881811 |
| URN | 126139 |
School Census
| Total | 60 |
| Girls/Boys | 11/49 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 18.3%/81.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/10/2022 | Good |
| 03/12/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2018 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2025 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 07 July 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 04 October 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 03 December 2018 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 March 2018 | Additional inspection | View |
| 03 November 2015 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 31 January 2012 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 01 December 2008 | Light touch inspection | View |
| 08 May 2006 | Standard inspection | View |
| 16 October 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 22.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.13 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 46% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| 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 | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
Bolney CofE Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Lane, , RH17 5QP