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Farney Close School
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Farney Close School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Bolney RH17 5RD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Gaps in core knowledge are carefully assessed and addressed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are mostly settled and focused
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum development is ongoing
Qualifications and Training: Staff need training in early reading
Strengths and Challenges: Behaviour management experience varies among staff
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents say support is life-changing
Communication: Parents feel their children are listened to and cared for
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly to address bullying
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum is being redeveloped for better outcomes
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Proprietor body effectively oversees the school, holding leaders accountable through regular meetings.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Substantial site improvements and funding for additional staff in place to handle more pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders act quickly on unkindness
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure safe handovers and have robust safeguarding training and systems.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Health and safety policies are thorough, supported by risk assessments and regular drills.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers clubs, trips, and Duke of Edinburgh award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities are well integrated
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor adventure pursuits available
Outdoor Facilities: Ample playground space with purpose-built equipment and maintained parkland.
Career Counselling Services: Bespoke careers advice from Year 8
Preparation for Sixth Form: Supported transition into college
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individualized support in secondary phase
Subjects Offered: Broad range including English, mathematics, science, art, and food technology
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Farney Close School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 71 students from age 9-18 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 9-18 | 8-19 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | £11,737 to £31,326 | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.9% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.78 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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