Stone Bay School, Broadstairs
Stone Bay School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Broadstairs, part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stone Bay School in detail
Stone Bay School in its own words
In its own words: "We specialise in providing both day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of ASD, along with severe and complex learning needs. We currently provide for 112 pupils. Our school is situated on Stone Bay in Broadstairs in a beautiful Victorian building overlooking the sea."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and Lego.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Stone Bay School are Cross Keys Learning (1.2 miles, Good); Maple Tree Primary School (1.3 miles, Good); Life Skills Enterprise (1.5 miles); and Foreland Fields School (1.8 miles, Good).
Cross Keys LearningMaple Tree Primary SchoolLife Skills EnterpriseForeland Fields School
The trust
Stone Bay School is one of 11 schools run by Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT), an academy trust.
All 11 schools in Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 71% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
64.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (8%).
Almost every pupil at Stone Bay School has an education, health and care plan (108 of 108 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Stone Bay School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Broadstairs Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stone Bay School (behind), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stone Bay School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
64.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Stone Bay School
Victorian day
11 Sep 2026
Rich Rhythms Drumming Workshop
28 Apr 2026
World Book Day 2026
12 Mar 2026
Zoolab visits Stone Bay 2026
12 Mar 2026
Rufus the guide dog visits stone bay
12 Mar 2026
School's Residential Provision Awarded "Outstanding!
22 Jan 2026
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
108 pupils
113 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Broadstairs
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Broadstairs
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
108
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Stone Bay School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
108
Total Pupils
81
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
4.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,088
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.1%
Overall absence
34.4%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Stone Bay School
What are SATs results like at Stone Bay School?
Of the pupils at Stone Bay School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Stone Bay School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Bay School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Stone Bay School?
No fixed boundary. When Stone Bay School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Stone Bay School?
Stone Bay School has around 108 pupils on roll. 65% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Stone Bay School have specialist SEN provision?
Stone Bay School provides for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Stone Bay School?
10.1% of sessions were missed at Stone Bay School in 2024/25. 34.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stone Bay School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Stone Bay School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Stone Bay School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stone Bay School?
Stone Bay School is at 70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)