The Davenport School
The Lodge, Foxborough Hill, Eastry, Sandwich, CT13 0NY
Age range
5 to 12
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
18
Headteacher
Ms Susan Howson
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £36,720 to £46,800
About The Davenport School
The Davenport School is an independent special school in Sandwich, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 5 to 12. The government database records 18 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
The Davenport School provides a small and structured environment for younger pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Teaching is adapted to individual starting points and supported by close pastoral care.
SEND and information for families
Social, emotional and mental health needs. Support includes small-group teaching; personalised learning linked to EHC plans; pastoral and behaviour support. 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
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £36,720 to £46,800
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
The Davenport 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 The Davenport School
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Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Sandwich.
Coming soonParent services
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Davenport School?
The Davenport School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does The Davenport School take?
The Davenport School is registered for pupils aged 5 to 12.
What SEND support does The Davenport School provide?
The Davenport School supports social, emotional and mental health needs. Its provision includes small-group teaching; personalised learning linked to EHC plans; pastoral and behaviour support.
What is The Davenport School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Davenport School Good after its inspection on 8 July 2025.
Where is The Davenport School?
The Davenport School is at The Lodge, Foxborough Hill, Eastry, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0NY.
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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