The T3 School, Church road
The T3 School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Church road. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
The T3 School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The T3 School are The Wyvern School (Buxford) (1.3 miles, Good); Kings Park School (1.8 miles, selective); Goldwyn School (2.3 miles, Outstanding); and Caldecott Foundation School (4 miles, Good).
The Wyvern School (Buxford)Kings Park SchoolGoldwyn SchoolCaldecott Foundation School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The T3 School has an education, health and care plan (9 of 9 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashford International Rail Station, about 360 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elwick Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 406 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Friendly and caring staff form strong relationships with pupils that help individuals re-engage with their education. High academic standards are set, focused on what pupils could achieve. Pupils learn to like school again and they attend regularly. They benefit from one-to-one teaching that is helping them to learn.
The intimate school setting means that staff really know pupils. There is a tight bond between all, and most pupils behave calmly and respectfully. Rules and routines are well established so that pupils feel safe and know what is expected of them. Staff set a high bar and push the importance of an education to pupils. Throughout the day, staff converse with pupils to develop social skills and confidence. Traditional family board games bring laughter and enjoyment. These social times are skilfully combined with pupils' academic studies.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
In a matter of months, the school has made a successful start in welcoming its pupils. A highly dedicated staff team supports pupils in valuing their education. The school's policies, which meet the independent school standards (the standards), are coming to fruition. The proprietor ensures that all standards are met and that the school complies with schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010. Currently, the proprietor is engaging with other professionals to form a governing body as pupil numbers gradually grow.
The school's curriculum aligns with the subjects in the national curriculum. Ambitious programmes of study are in place, which can culminate in GCSE qualifications if appropriate. The school clearly understands that pupils' typical starting points are lower than expected. Pupils' education, health and care (EHC) plans are utilised very well. Staff know pupils' key targets and are mindful of these in lessons. Each pupil has their own bespoke timetable that helps them build their knowledge in individual subjects. As a result, pupils are learning well.
From Ofsted's December 2023 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with The T3 School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to The T3 School, with their latest published grades:
- Bridge Nursery - Day nursery, 0.2 miles
- Goldilocks Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 13 March 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Cre8tive Play @ Sharen Jane's ltd - Day nursery, 0.4 milesOfsted, 3 June 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Ashford Play Nursery - Day nursery, 0.4 milesOfsted, 27 November 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- St. Mary's Nursery - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 30 September 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 82
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 20
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 82 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 68 slight.
20 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
9 pupils
10 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The T3 School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
9
Total Pupils
8
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The T3 School
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Questions parents ask about The T3 School
What is The T3 School's Ofsted rating?
The T3 School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023.
Does The T3 School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in December 2023, The T3 School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The T3 School?
The T3 School has around 9 pupils on roll.
Does The T3 School have specialist SEN provision?
The T3 School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How many road collisions happen near The T3 School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 82 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 68 slight. 20 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The T3 School?
The T3 School is at Sydenham house, Church road, Church road, TN23 1RD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)