Nexus Foundation Special School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 20 June 2023
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Upper Haysden Lane

Tonbridge, TN118AA
Phone: 1732771384
Website: nexusschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 119050
Type: Foundation special school
Phase: Special
Address: Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 8AA
Website: http://www.nexusschool.org.uk/
Age range: 2-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
Capacity: 330 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 278
Free School Meals: 41.7% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 99.3% (276 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 85.1%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 41.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 8 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 15; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 278 pupils; 2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where excellence meets opportunity"

Inspiring Understanding Brave Enthusiastic Vibrant Committed

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Nexus. Nexus is an ambitious special school for children and young people with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum. The school occupies a multimillion-pound purpose-built site in Tonbridge with a satellite at Wouldham; Headteacher Scott Jarred leads our dedicated staff in delivering high expectations and a personalised, future-focused education.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby (Contact) Skateboarding Horse-riding Golf Water Sports New Age Kurling Boccia Clip’N’Climb

Facilities

Dance and Drama Room Sports Hall Play Areas Rebound Therapy Room Therapeutic Area Purpose-built building

Curriculum Highlights

Sense and Experience Pathway Discover and Explore Pathway Develop and Enquire Pathway Apply and Extend Pathway The Bridge Pathway (Wouldham satellite context)

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available