Heath Farm School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

Heath Farm School
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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Does the school meet the independent school standards? Yes
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Academic Progress: Core skills like English and mathematics are prioritized to ensure pupils achieve qualifications supporting their future goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Relationships between pupils and staff are built on mutual respect and care, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff expertly adapt future learning by meticulously tracking pupils' progress and addressing gaps in understanding.
Teacher Engagement: Well-trained, knowledgeable, and skilled staff deliver the curriculum extremely well.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Highly effective and ambitious curriculum blends learning, therapy, and additional support precisely matching pupils' needs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff have high expectations for pupils' conduct and achievement, helping them feel happy and safe.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View and find out other parents’ views.
Communication with Parents: Parents, carers, and guardians are effusive in their praise of the school’s transformative impact.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents shared that coming to Heath Farm School had been ‘transformative’ for their child.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff address pupils' anxieties and concerns with skill and patience, promoting appropriate communication.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Governors use extensive sector knowledge to challenge and support school leaders effectively.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and the school’s culture keeps pupils safe throughout.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High expectations and well-established routines help pupils feel happy and safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have opportunities to engage in music, photography, and outdoor learning in the dedicated forest school area.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Promotion of pupils’ personal development is interwoven into all aspects of school life.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers information, education, advice, and guidance ensure students are prepared for further education or employment.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Tailored personal development programs prepare students for adulthood effectively.
Support for SEND: Staff quickly identify what pupils need to learn next and tailor support precisely to meet EHC plans.
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Heath Farm School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 107 students from age 5-18 yr.

At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 5-18 3-19 5-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio - 7.7 -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 0% - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 1.0 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% 27.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 39.45% 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% 22.68% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.21% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 15.49% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 0.04 2.56 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 - 92.84% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 136 144
Pupils staying in education - 87.37% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider - 23.94% 32.73%
School sixth forms - 48.66% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges - 0.42% 10.22%
Other education destinations - 14.49% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.16% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.38% 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 - 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 - 30.86% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 41.56% 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 - 24.39% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 14.21% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 17.9% 17.19%
EBacc average points score - 2.78 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 - 93.79% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 132 141
Pupils staying in education - 90.53% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider - 25.23% 34.03%
School sixth forms - 49.41% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges - 0.32% 10.38%
Other education destinations - 15.64% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.76% 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 - 30.06% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 42.83% 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 - 28.79% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 13.95% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 19.27% 16.49%
EBacc average points score - 2.86 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 - 90.87% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 123 135
Pupils staying in education - 85.71% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider - 24.06% 33.25%
School sixth forms - 48.32% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges - 0.21% 8.45%
Other education destinations - 13.22% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.6% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.64% 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 2.8 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% 29.06% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 41.45% 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% 26.38% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 13.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18.54% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 0.14 2.81 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 - 90.17% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 124 140
Pupils staying in education - 76.36% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 21.34% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 50.18% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.06% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 11.51% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.83% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.64% 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 2.5 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% 28.56% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 40.73% 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% 26.37% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 16.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18.05% 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 - 85.02% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 124 145
Pupils staying in education - 47.31% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 21.95% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 49.32% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.48% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.15% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.98% 2.45%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
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Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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