Farney Close School, Haywards Heath
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Farney Close School transforms pupils' educational experiences, helping those with disrupted backgrounds to rediscover a love of learning. Staff combine academic teaching with expert pastoral care and therapy to meet each child's individual needs. Pupils leave with high attendance, strong qualifications and the confidence to progress successfully to further education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, respectful and highly engaged in learning
- Highly ambitious and bespoke curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual needs and EHC plan
- Expert teaching in reading and phonics, with pupils making rapid progress in literacy
- Comprehensive support for social, emotional and mental health with highly consistent routines
- Strong careers programme with extensive work experience and workplace visits
Areas for Improvement
- EHC plan outcomes are not always broken down into precise enough short-term targets, meaning some pupils do not progress as well as they could towards these specific goals
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong safeguarding culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips including visit to Houses of Parliament, work experience placements, workplace visits, careers guidance, clubs, vocational learning opportunities
Farney Close School is an independent residential special school that provides a life-changing education for pupils aged 9-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
85 pupils
100 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Haywards Heath
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Haywards Heath
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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