Cross Keys Learning
Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre, Dane Valley Road, Broadstairs, Broadstairs, CT10 3JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cross Keys Learning is a special school in Broadstairs for ages 11 to 17. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 14 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Cross Keys Learning is an inclusive and nurturing place. Pupils overcome many significant challenges because the school enables them to become resilient and resourceful. Many pupils describe how much they value the ability to be themselves and not feel judged unfavourably because of their special educational needs and/or disabilities. Prior to attending the school, most pupils have not had a successful education experience. Staff sensitively and kindly show pupils how to manage their feelings and emotions positively. The highly nurturing relationships between staff and pupils enable pupils to achieve well. Pupils aspire to reach the high expectations the school has of them, academically, socially and emotionally. Over time, they reach their goals and accomplish far more than they could ever have hoped for. However, a significant minority of pupils do not attend school often enough and miss out on vital learning. Pupils take part in activities they have not been able to enjoy before. They happily take part in clubs such as walking, gardening and 'clever hands'. Visits to local supermarkets help them to shop independently, learn how to manage money and practise their communication skills. Pupils are excitedly preparing for their trip to London to visit national landmarks.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not taught effectively. This is because staff do not check pupils' understanding well enough and introduce new work too quickly. This limits the progress that pupils make. The school should ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise they need to teach the planned curriculum consistently well.
- A significant minority of pupils are persistently absent from school. This means that they are at further risk of falling behind in their education and do not benefit from the wide range of opportunities and experiences staff provide. The school should continue determinedly with its work to raise pupils' attendance.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
9 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
29 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Cross Keys Learning
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Skills Enterprise | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Anthony's School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Stone Bay School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Parkview Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Foreland Fields School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 17
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Beaman
- Phone
- 07884144625
- Address
- Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre, Dane Valley Road, Broadstairs, Broadstairs, CT10 3JJ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 145574
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.