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
Fees
Annual fees: £40,000 to £72,000
About Earley Springs
Earley Springs is an independent special school in Maidstone, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 5 to 13. Current pupil numbers were not recorded in the government database when this entry was checked.
Learning and school life
Earley Springs is a small specialist setting where communication, engagement and independence are central to the curriculum. Staff use individual approaches, including visual and alternative communication methods, to help pupils participate and make progress.
SEND and information for families
Communication and interaction needs; speech and language needs; autism; moderate learning difficulties; physical disabilities. Support includes individual communication approaches; support for non-speaking pupils; personalised learning and independence goals. 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
Communication and interaction needs; speech and language needs; autism; moderate learning difficulties; physical disabilities
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £40,000 to £72,000
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Earley Springs 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 Earley Springs
Local help for families near Earley Springs
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Vetted tutors serving Maidstone and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Maidstone.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Earley Springs?
Earley Springs is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Earley Springs take?
Earley Springs is registered for pupils aged 5 to 13.
What SEND support does Earley Springs provide?
Earley Springs supports communication and interaction needs; speech and language needs; autism; moderate learning difficulties; physical disabilities. Its provision includes individual communication approaches; support for non-speaking pupils; personalised learning and independence goals.
Has Earley Springs been graded by Ofsted?
Earley Springs does not yet have a published overall Ofsted grade. Its latest published inspection was on 7 January 2026.
Where is Earley Springs?
Earley Springs is at Ashford Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1BL.
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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