Farney Close School

About Farney Close School

Farney Close is a special needs school in Sussex that provides a well-balanced academic and social education that prepares young people for the future.

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Key Facts

Founded 1949

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 23 responses • 28.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.6% positive 17.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

82.6% positive 17.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87% positive 8.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

91.3% positive 4.4% negative

My child does well at this school

86.9% positive 8.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 23 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

18.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

0.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

22.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

9 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Lily J

Parent Jun 15, 2023

5.0

"Life-changing experience for our child"

Farney Close has exceeded all our expectations. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Our child has made incredible progress and is thriving in a safe and nurturing environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Feb 14, 2023

4.0

"Some inconsistencies in care and support"

While our child has made some progress at Farney Close, we have experienced some inconsistencies in care and support. The facilities are excellent, but we have had to advocate for our child's needs on several occasions.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver W

Parent Oct 20, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional care and support"

We were initially hesitant about sending our child to a special needs school, but Farney Close has been a game-changer. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, and the residential provision has given our child the confidence and independence they needed.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily G

Parent May 17, 2021

5.0

"Supportive and inclusive community"

We had a wonderful experience at Farney Close, where our child thrived in a supportive and inclusive community. The staff went above and beyond to help our child develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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