296
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 20/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Nexus Foundation Special School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
296
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
41%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 8AA
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 296 | 7.9 | 100% | 6% | 41% | 14% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 278 | 7.7 | 100% | 7% | 42% | 15% | 42% |
| 2022/23 | 261 | 7.7 | 100% | 8% | 40% | 16% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 240 | 7.6 | 100% | 8% | 36% | 14% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 219 | 6.8 | 100% | 10% | 27% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 178 | 7.3 | 100% | 9% | 33% | 10% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 143 | 6.5 | 100% | 10% | 28% | 10% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 122 | 6.8 | 100% | 9% | 26% | 10% | 37% |
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