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Farney Close School
Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5RD, West Sussex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
81
Capacity
100
Ages
9–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With an 83% parent satisfaction rate, many families appreciate the supportive environment offered. However, the school's GCSE results show challenges, with only 8% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating areas for improvement in academic performance. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall progress, but the school may be a good fit for those seeking a nurturing setting.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 19.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 8% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 8% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
52%
Location
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50.98811, -0.19214 · RH17 5RD
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126139
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.farneyclose.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Farney Close School rated by Ofsted?
Farney Close School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Farney Close School a good school?
Farney Close School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Farney Close School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Farney Close School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Farney Close School in GCSEs?
Farney Close School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 19.5. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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