Description
Heath Farm School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 5 to 18 (Gender - 5 to 18 )
Heath Farm School offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.With modern, well-resourced classroom pods, the expertise of the dedicated staff team ensures that each child can put past failures behind them in a calm and settled atmosphere. Each student is motivated through a personalised curriculum and clear targets.Heath Farm lies in a spacious rural setting near Ashford, and attracts pupils from across Kent, neighbouring counties and parts of London, because of its growing reputation for success.Pupils with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions, are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.From its nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist 6th Form Centre, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.
Facilities
Curriculum
The curriculum is delivered in small teaching groups across Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. These groups do not normally exceed eight pupils with a teacher and the support of at least one teaching assistant.
The timetable places a daily emphasis on literacy and numeracy across all departments, with other subjects delivered in a creative and specialised way. In Key Stages 1 and 2 teaching (aside from literacy and numeracy) is thematic, with themes shared across pupil groups. In Key Stage 3 students follow the national curriculum in subject specific lessons. Students have the opportunity to study Entry Level Certificates in English, Maths and Science. All pupils have access to ICT, Science and Art facilities. PE is facilitated using the school playing field and school hall, and outside venues are also used, for example the public swimming baths at Maidstone and the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford. The school holds an annual Sports Day at the stadium, which allows pupils to experience challenge, competition and sportsmanship.In Key Stage 4 and 5 a wide variety of options are available. Pupils have the opportunity to study GCSEs or combine these with Functional skills and ASDAN accreditation. Personalised timetables allow pupils in Years 10, 11 and 12 to access a range of qualifications including City and Guilds and BTECs at local further education colleges. Some pupils combine academic exams with ongoing work experience placements; all pupils undertake at least two short term work experience placements which are carefully tailored to match their individual interest and needs. The school has successfully arranged college placements for all Year 11 leavers for the last eight years.
Features
Things to note
6TH FORM CENTRE
Located just 3 minutes walk from Ashford town centre, stands in its own site with off-street parking to both front and back. It has the facility to manage up to 16 students on varied timetables in conjunction with vocational courses at colleges and external providers. Linking to the academic work, which is directly provided at the centre.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
8.29 miles
