East Street Farm, Sway

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 816

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Pete Stuart
LA:Hampshire
Phone:01590626541
Address:Pitmore Lane, Lymington, Sway, SO41 6BX
Status:open
Opened:18 June 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 21 April 2026View full report
URN:152356
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:New Forest East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

East Street Farm is designed specifically for pupils with complex needs, with staff who are experts in SEND teaching and therapeutic support. The school combines academic learning with tailored interventions and therapies, creating a nurturing environment with calm spaces and sensory resources. Leaders have carefully planned how every aspect of school life - from the curriculum to behaviour support - will help pupils learn safely and successfully while working toward their individual EHC plan targets.

Key Strengths

  • Expert staff with substantial experience in teaching pupils with complex SEND needs and physical disabilities
  • Well-designed, ambitious curriculum adapted to meet individual pupils' starting points and EHC plan targets
  • Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with trained designated safeguarding leads and rigorous systems in place
  • Therapeutic approach integrating academic learning with therapeutic interventions and support
  • Clear assessment systems to monitor pupil progress and ensure provision remains closely aligned to individual needs

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-considered, with appointed designated safeguarding leads who have completed necessary training and rigorous systems in place to identify and act on concerns without delay.

Extracurricular Activities

Visits to local and national heritage sites, external visitors, outdoor learning, cooking activities

East Street Farm is a proposed independent school specializing in education for pupils with autism, communication and language, and social-emotional and mental health needs. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Bus Stops

North Common Lane (opp)
183m · 3 min walk
Kings Lane (S-bound)
217m · 4 min walk
The New Wheel Inn (nr)
821m · 13 min walk
Chapel Lane (NW-bound)
1.1km · 18 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Sway

Low pressure
New homes approved:42
Projected new pupils:8

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sway

Admissions Demand - Hampshire

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

Places available

15,423

Applications

14,221

Got 1st preference

90.9%

Got preferred school

97.7%

Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)

Inspection History

21 April 2026

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