Curly's Farm and School, Sheerness

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 520

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Garry Ratcliffe
Pupils:7 / 32 capacity
LA:Kent
Phone:07354411717
Address:Curly's Farm, Mustards Road, Sheerness, ME12 4AN
Status:open
Opened:22 September 2025

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 2 September 2025View full report
URN:152089
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Sittingbourne and Sheppey
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Curly's Farm and School understands and is specifically designed around the complex needs of its pupils. It combines a broad academic curriculum with therapeutic support, outdoor learning, and farm-based activities that build real-world skills. Staff have genuine experience working with pupils with SEND and are committed to helping each child develop confidence, independence and strategies to manage their emotions.

Key Strengths

  • Well-designed curriculum that capitalizes on the farm environment to teach academic skills alongside life skills and emotional development
  • Experienced staff from the existing therapy provision who understand pupils' complex needs and individual aptitudes
  • Strong safeguarding and health and safety arrangements, including specific farm-related safety training
  • Comprehensive careers guidance and work experience opportunities to prepare pupils for life after school
  • Focus on building pupils' confidence, independence and self-esteem through celebrating successes

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective with a policy reflecting latest statutory guidance, designated safeguarding lead with relevant training, suitable record-keeping systems, and appropriate plans to identify and help at-risk pupils.

Extracurricular Activities

Gardening, cooking, animal care, physical activities, sensory activities, school council, young farmers council, work experience, community visits

Curly's Farm and School is a proposed independent school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, many of whom have previously missed significant school time. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Bus Stops

The Bay View (adj)
272m · 4 min walk
Danes Drive (opp)
470m · 8 min walk
Warden Bay Road (adj)
733m · 12 min walk
Isle of Sheppey Holiday Village (opp)
785m · 13 min walk
Harty Ferry Road (opp)
876m · 14 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

22%

Available places

7 pupils

32 capacity

25 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Sheerness

Low pressure
New homes approved:774
Projected new pupils:139

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheerness

Admissions Demand - Kent

Low demand0.94x oversubscription

Places available

19,410

Applications

18,281

Got 1st preference

80.6%

Got preferred school

96.5%

Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)

Inspection History

2 September 2025

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