Curly's Farm and School
Curly's Farm, Mustards Road, Sheerness, ME12 4AN
Age range
5 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
7
Headteacher
Mr Garry Ratcliffe
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Not yet graded
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £22,663 to £72,540
About Curly's Farm and School
Curly's Farm and School is an independent special school in Sheerness, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 5 to 19. The government database records 7 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Curly's Farm and School uses its working farm, animals and outdoor spaces as part of a personalised curriculum. The setting is intended for pupils who may find a conventional school environment difficult because of medical needs, anxiety or emotional barriers.
SEND and information for families
Medical needs; social, emotional and mental health needs; severe anxiety; behavioural needs. Support includes farm-based learning; animal-assisted and outdoor activities; personalised 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
Medical needs; social, emotional and mental health needs; severe anxiety; behavioural needs
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £22,663 to £72,540
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Curly's Farm and 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 Curly's Farm and School
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Curly's Farm and School?
Curly's Farm and School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Curly's Farm and School take?
Curly's Farm and School is registered for pupils aged 5 to 19.
What SEND support does Curly's Farm and School provide?
Curly's Farm and School supports medical needs; social, emotional and mental health needs; severe anxiety; behavioural needs. Its provision includes farm-based learning; animal-assisted and outdoor activities; personalised support linked to EHC plans.
Has Curly's Farm and School been graded by Ofsted?
Curly's Farm and School does not yet have a published overall Ofsted grade. Its latest published inspection was on 2 September 2025.
Where is Curly's Farm and School?
Curly's Farm and School is at Curly's Farm, Mustards Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AN.
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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