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Nexus Foundation Special School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

Nexus Foundation Special School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
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Academic Progress: Leaders have developed five learning pathways, each personalized to individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are motivated and engaged, persisting through difficulties.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Expert multidisciplinary team takes swift action to support struggling pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are well-trained in new phonics and early reading programs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff adapt curriculum delivery to meet pupils' needs effectively.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Some areas like art show strong teaching; others need more subject-specific training.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents involved through 'target towers' sharing and EHC plan updates.
Communication with Parents: Frequent updates and involvement in pupils' curriculum plans.
Parent Satisfaction: Reportedly satisfied according to parent survey and feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take effective action to resolve conflicts and concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Implemented new phonics program and personalized pathways.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place; vigilant staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' positive engagement and pride in achievements.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on safeguarding, especially for SEND pupils.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Weekly forest school and gardening in the school’s allotment.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Carefully planned enrichment activities balance academics and life skills.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 students receive highly personalized programs including work experience.
Support for SEND: Expert staff provide individualized curriculum based on EHC plans.
Subjects Offered: Art, English, mathematics, and other academic subjects strengthened for higher attaining pupils.
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Nexus Foundation Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 278 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Nexus is a visionary special school for kids and teenagers with severe, complicated needs, many of whom are autistic spectrum disorders.
The district special school for Tonbridge and Malling is called Nexus, and when it is full, it can house 186 students at its main location and an additional 48 at its satellite campus in Wouldham.
Students and staff at Tonbridge had the good fortune to move into a magnificent, purpose-built building in September 2017.
The education of our children will be greatly impacted by this exceptional learning environment for many years to come.
Our school's architecture is a special and sincere representation of our guiding principles.
It's a breakthrough that will fundamentally alter how SEN education is provided in Kent.
I think the website captures the essence of Nexus and offers you useful information, but I would strongly encourage you to visit us so you can see firsthand the high calibre of instruction provided to all of our students and the distinctive ambiance of our school.
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 99 97
Reading - 100 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.01% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -9.1 Well Below Average
Writing -8.2 Well Below Average
Maths -8.2 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 98 96
Reading - 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 11.56% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.1 Below Average
Writing -1.3 Below Average
Maths -2.8 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 96 94
Reading - 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 10.3% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.4 Well Below Average
Writing -1.5 Below Average
Maths -4.6 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.77% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.3 Average
Writing -1.5 Below Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average
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 - 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 - 27.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 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 - 22.68% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 11.21% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 15.49% 15.51%
EBacc average points score - 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 100% 92.84% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 10 136 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 87.37% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 23.94% 32.73%
School sixth forms 0% 48.66% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.42% 10.22%
Other education destinations 100% 14.49% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.16% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 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 100% 93.79% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 13 132 141
Pupils staying in education 100% 90.53% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 8% 25.23% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 49.41% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.32% 10.38%
Other education destinations 92% 15.64% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 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 100% 90.87% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 7 123 135
Pupils staying in education 100% 85.71% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 24.06% 33.25%
School sixth forms 0% 48.32% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.21% 8.45%
Other education destinations 71% 13.22% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.6% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 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 - 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 - 29.06% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 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 - 26.38% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 13.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 18.54% 16.01%
EBacc average points score - 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 8 124 140
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 - 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 - 28.56% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 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 - 26.37% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 16.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 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 4 124 145
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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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 - 29th Aug 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
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nexus Foundation Special School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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