Farney Close School

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 9 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, RH17 5RDOpen in maps

Farney Close School is a special school in Haywards Heath for ages 9 to 18. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 21 July 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

12 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score19.5

19.5, 26.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths8.3%

8.3%, 37.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths8.3%

8.3%, 56.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.71

0.71, 3.38 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

85 pupils on roll, with places for 100

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Farney Close School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
LVS Hassocks2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 8.9
Hambrook School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Brantridge School4 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptional0% met the expected standard
Woodlands Meed4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.9
Central Education Ltd7 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 7.7

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
9 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding places
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Sara Hack
Phone
01444881811
Website
farneyclose.co.uk
Address
Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, RH17 5RD
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
126139

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.