Earley Springs
Ashford Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BL
Age range
5 to 13
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
Headteacher
Miss Harriet Carter
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Not yet graded
Local authority
Kent
About Earley Springs
Earley Springs is a special school in Maidstone for children aged 5 to 13, teaching boys and girls. As an independent school it is fee-paying and sits outside the local authority admissions system. The headteacher is Miss Harriet Carter.
Inspection at a glance
Earley Springs does not currently hold a published overall inspection grade on our records. The most recent inspection activity we hold is dated 7 January 2026. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
Getting a place at Earley Springs
Earley Springs 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
Earley Springs is a specialist SEND setting, so every pupil on roll has identified additional needs. Named areas of need it supports include Communication and interaction needs, speech and language needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties, physical disabilities. Recorded provision: Specialist school. Support listed by the school includes individual communication approaches; support for non-speaking pupils; personalised learning and independence goals. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Earley Springs contact details and location
Earley Springs is at Ashford Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1BL. The school office can be reached on 01622 805222. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted has not published a graded inspection outcome for this school yet, following the inspection of 7 January 2026. Newly registered and recently inspected schools can appear on the Ofsted website before any grades are published. You can check the school's Ofsted page below for the latest position.
Earley Springs admissions and catchment area
This is an independent school
Earley Springs 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 Earley Springs, ask about the waiting list and whether a late application is possible.
Earley Springs results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND support at Earley Springs
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
- Communication and interaction needs
- speech and language needs
- autism
- moderate learning difficulties
- physical disabilities
How SEND support works
Individual communication approaches; support for non-speaking pupils; personalised learning and independence goals
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Earley Springs
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Earley Springs 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
Earley Springs: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Earley Springs?
Earley Springs 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 Earley Springs's Ofsted rating?
Earley Springs has no published overall inspection grade on our records at present. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Earley Springs offer?
Earley Springs is recorded as a specialist school. Named areas of need include Communication and interaction needs, speech and language needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties, physical disabilities. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Earley Springs's term dates and INSET days?
Earley Springs 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.
How much are fees at Earley Springs?
Earley Springs publishes its current fees on its own website.
Where is Earley Springs and how do I contact the school?
Earley Springs is at Ashford Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1BL. The office number is 01622 805222. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Earley Springs and what ages does it take?
Earley Springs covers ages 5 to 13. 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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