Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6DQ
Age range
11 to 25
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
16
Headteacher
Headteacher Carrie Myhill
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Fees
Annual fees: £31,764 to £33,036
About Blue Skies School
Blue Skies School is an independent special school in Chatham, Medway, for mixed pupils aged 11 to 25. The government database records 16 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Blue Skies School provides specialist education for pupils with autism or related social and communication needs. Programmes are personalised around each pupil's EHC plan and develop learning, communication and independence.
SEND and information for families
Autism; social and communication difficulties. Support includes personalised learning linked to EHC plans; communication and social-interaction support; preparation for independence. 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
Autism; social and communication difficulties
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £31,764 to £33,036
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Blue Skies School 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 Blue Skies School
Local help for families near Blue Skies School
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Chatham and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Chatham.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Blue Skies School?
Blue Skies School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Blue Skies School take?
Blue Skies School is registered for pupils aged 11 to 25.
What SEND support does Blue Skies School provide?
Blue Skies School supports autism; social and communication difficulties. Its provision includes personalised learning linked to EHC plans; communication and social-interaction support; preparation for independence.
What is Blue Skies School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Blue Skies School Good after its inspection on 26 September 2023.
Where is Blue Skies School?
Blue Skies School is at 126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ.
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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