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Ashford, Kent

Greenfields School

Tenterden Road, Ashford, TN27 8BE

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Ofsted rating

Good

Ungraded visit · Previous grade stands

Pupils

Ages

5 to 18

Gender

Mixed

At a glance

Age range

5 to 18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

Headteacher

Mrs Kelly Cartwright

Type

Independent

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Kent

Overview

About Greenfields School

Based in Biddenden, near Ashford, Greenfields School is a special school for children aged 5 to 18 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 17 pupils. That puts it among the smaller special schools in Ashford on our figures. As an independent school it is fee-paying and sits outside the local authority admissions system. The headteacher is Mrs Kelly Cartwright.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Greenfields School Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

Getting a place at Greenfields School

Greenfields School sets its own admissions. Families apply to the school directly rather than through a council application round, and places usually follow a visit, registration and the school's own assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Greenfields School is a specialist SEND setting, so every pupil on roll has identified additional needs. Recorded provision: Specialist school. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Greenfields School contact details and location

Greenfields School is at Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BE. The school office can be reached on 01580 292 523. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted inspected

Overall effectiveness

Grade

Good

Solid standard

Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.

View the full Ofsted report

Getting in

Greenfields School admissions and catchment area

Independent - own admissions process

This is an independent school

Greenfields School runs its own admissions process. You apply directly to the school, usually with a registration fee, an assessment or taster day, and often an interview. Bursaries and scholarships may be available - ask early.

Official links

Applications go direct to the school - you do not apply through your local council.

How to apply

1. Book a visit or open day
Most independent schools want you to visit before you apply - open days and private tours are both usually offered.
2. Register with the school
Complete the school's registration form and pay the registration fee. Some schools have a waiting list a year or more ahead.
3. Assessment / taster day
Depending on age, this can be an informal assessment, a taster day in class, or a formal entrance test with an interview.
4. Offer and deposit
The school makes an offer directly. A deposit secures the place; check the terms and notice period carefully.
5. Bursaries & scholarships
Ask about means-tested bursaries and scholarships. Deadlines are often earlier than main entry.

Didn't get a place? Ask about waiting lists

Independent schools manage their own admissions. If you are not offered a place at Greenfields School, ask about the waiting list and whether a late application is possible.

How the school is doing

Greenfields School results and attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

Attendance

N/A

Free school meals

N/A

Additional needs

SEND support at Greenfields School

SEND setting

Specialist school

SEND provision

Specialist school

For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.

Before and after school

Wraparound care and nursery at Greenfields School

Nursery

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Greenfields School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27

These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

View Kent County Council term dates

Answers for parents

Greenfields School: frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a place at Greenfields School?

Greenfields School is independent, so you apply to the school directly rather than through a council round. Contact the admissions office to arrange a visit and register.

What is Greenfields School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Greenfields School Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.

What SEND support does Greenfields School offer?

Greenfields School is recorded as a specialist school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.

What are Greenfields School's term dates and INSET days?

Greenfields School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.

Where is Greenfields School and how do I contact the school?

Greenfields School is at Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BE. The office number is 01580 292 523. A map and directions are on this page.

How big is Greenfields School and what ages does it take?

Greenfields School has around 17 pupils on roll and covers ages 5 to 18. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.

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