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Farney Close School

Haywards Heath · West Sussex · RH17 5RD. all-through · Other independent special school · Independent · Ages 9 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 19.5
English & maths 9–4: 8%

Ofsted publication date: 21/07/2025. Open Ofsted report

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What is Farney Close School's Ofsted rating?

Farney Close School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/07/2025). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Farney Close School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 19.5. English and maths 9–4: 8%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Farney Close School?

Farney Close School is in Haywards Heath (RH17 5RD), West Sussex. URN 126139.

How do I compare Farney Close School with nearby schools?

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Verbatim from the published report (Standard inspection: Good Standard inspection · 17 June 2025). Open the full PDF for context.

s are consistently broken down into shorterterm, more achievable targets so that all pupils make rapid and sustained progress towards them. How can I feed back my views? You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child’s school, or to find out what other parents and carers think. We use…

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Farney Close School
URN: 126139
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Haywards Heath
Postcode: RH17 5RD
Ofsted overall: Good (21/07/2025)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126139/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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