Haven Nook
73-75, Castle Street, Canterbury, CT1 2QD
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
19
Headteacher
Mr Wojciech Bialek
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £54,000 to £56,000
About Haven Nook
Haven Nook is an independent special school in Canterbury, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 11 to 18. The government database records 19 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Haven Nook provides a calm, small-school environment for pupils whose anxiety or additional needs have made larger settings difficult. The curriculum combines academic learning, personal development and preparation for future education or work.
SEND and information for families
Social, emotional and mental health needs; autism; high anxiety. Support includes small-group learning; communication and interaction support; individual careers guidance; support linked to EHC plans. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Social, emotional and mental health needs; autism; high anxiety
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £54,000 to £56,000
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Haven Nook term dates
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
Contact Haven Nook
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Haven Nook?
Haven Nook is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Haven Nook take?
Haven Nook is registered for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does Haven Nook provide?
Haven Nook supports social, emotional and mental health needs; autism; high anxiety. Its provision includes small-group learning; communication and interaction support; individual careers guidance; support linked to EHC plans.
What is Haven Nook's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Haven Nook Good after its inspection on 12 November 2025.
Where is Haven Nook?
Haven Nook is at 73-75, Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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