The Elmley Dray School
18-20 Marina Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2DP
Age range
9 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
26
Headteacher
Headteacher Emily Hollis
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £48,000 to £79,500
About The Elmley Dray School
The Elmley Dray School is an independent special school in Sheerness, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 9 to 19. The government database records 26 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
The Elmley Dray School provides specialist education for autistic pupils in a small, supportive setting. Individual programmes develop academic skills, communication, wellbeing and preparation for greater independence.
SEND and information for families
Autism and associated needs. Support includes personalised curriculum linked to EHC plans; communication and independence support; small-group teaching. 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 and associated needs
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £48,000 to £79,500
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
The Elmley Dray 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
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Elmley Dray School?
The Elmley Dray School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does The Elmley Dray School take?
The Elmley Dray School is registered for pupils aged 9 to 19.
What SEND support does The Elmley Dray School provide?
The Elmley Dray School supports autism and associated needs. Its provision includes personalised curriculum linked to EHC plans; communication and independence support; small-group teaching.
What is The Elmley Dray School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Elmley Dray School Good after its inspection on 3 June 2025.
Where is The Elmley Dray School?
The Elmley Dray School is at 18-20 Marina Drive, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2DP.
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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