Yew Tree Farm School, Sittingbourne
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Yew Tree Farm School creates a unique learning environment on a working farm where pupils with SEND develop skills through daily outdoor activities and animal care. Staff are vigilant about safeguarding and tailor learning to each pupil's needs, with a particular focus on personal safety and wellbeing. The school has grown thoughtfully, with careful planning to maintain safety and appropriate staffing as it expands.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with staff trained to identify concerns specific to pupils with SEND
- Well-maintained premises with plentiful indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for learning
- Tailored PSHE curriculum focusing on personal safety, wellbeing and respect
- Appropriate staffing levels with plans to recruit additional teacher and welfare staff
- Detailed risk assessments in place for site and off-site activities
Areas for Improvement
- Plans to upgrade from mobile toilet cabins to permanent facilities
- Limited water tap provision on the farm site
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a strong culture of vigilance, trained designated safeguarding leads, comprehensive staff training including Prevent duty and online safety, and prompt action on reported concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Farm work with animals including horses, rabbits, chickens, goats, sheep and guinea pigs, outdoor cooking on campfire, allotment activities, woodland area access, play areas
Yew Tree Farm School is an independent special school for pupils aged 7-11 with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs, located on a working farm in Sittingbourne, Kent. The school is likely to meet independent school standards if its application for material change to increase pupil numbers from 6 to 10 is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
25%
Available places
6 pupils
24 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sittingbourne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sittingbourne
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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